TOYOTA 6th Annual AAC Symposium: Building Unity Through Leadership

Maximizing Your Potential

We live in a culture of achievement and success. And we generally use only one measure of reaching it--financial. Financial success, however, doesn't necessarily correlate to potential. Potential is more far-reaching than financial success but often difficult to measure. How, then, do you know if you are maximizing your potential? During this session Kevin will cover the various ways to maximize your potential no matter title or position. After attending this session, you will be able to identify ways to go after your limitless potential and stretch ability to get the most out of your professional career!

A New Style of Leadership: Managing as an Essential Worker

Did you know that Toyota has Essential workers too? Not everyone had the ability to work from home. In fact, our field staff along with our North American Manufacturing Center, Vehicle Distribution Center, and Parts Distribution Center team members remained boots on the ground to build quality vehicles and resolve any customer issues quickly while moving them through the supply chain. While some of the work shifted a lot of innovation had to take place to ensure our field teams remained safe. During this session, learn about how Marcus was able to navigate the challenges of COVID, develop innovative approaches to his leadership style, and keep his team unified to achieve our mission of being the number 1 automotive brand in the world.

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Did you know that there are certain types of conflict in the workplace that can help establish and build trust within teams? This session will provide advice on how to handle conflict with grace and the importance of using crucial conversations to move past the emotion of the conflict and embrace the facts for resolution.

Business Partner Group Unity Panel

Do you know that Toyota has 13 Toyota Business Partnering Groups? Is your chapter effectively partnering with other BPG’s to maximize the impact on team members and drive business objectives? Have you considered serving in a leadership role within a BPG but don’t know where to start or how to receive recognition in your division for your efforts? Join this session to learn the different skills that these panelists have developed while supporting their local BPG’s, as well as how they have been able to collaborate across BPG boundaries.

How to be the Leader your Team Deserves

Maya Angelou said that “a leader is not much of a leader if all they see is themselves”. Have you struggled with leading a project team or your team members as a partner instead of as a dictator? Do you know when to Coach verse Consult? During this session, Johnnie will provide tips on how to be a growing leader that is open to reverse mentoring and holding herself accountable to be the leader that her team members deserve.

Building Unity Through Leadership

Have you ever wondered what leadership looks like when you are a part of a team of all winners? Have you ever wondered what the secret sauce of the Pit Crew is? This Exclusive Keynote Speaker will talk about their experience representing Toyota as a Racecar driver and how they lead on and off the track. This is a session you do not want to miss! This session will be offered as a Hybrid to allow team members to join virtually. Please encourage peers from your respective chapters to join their local watch party event so they can also learn how to unify their team.

Join this session to hear from top leaders throughout TMNA on what unity means to them and to honor a few executives that have been working to ensure we stay unified as a company.

A New Style of Leadership: Hybrid Body Language

Is there such a thing as hybrid body language? Have you wondered how body language has affected you in a hybrid environment? Whether you are in the office every day, working remotely, or going in as a part of a hybrid approach, join this session to understand how your body language is either propelling or decelerating your career.

A New Style of Leadership – We are all in this Together

Mendomi and Teamwork are essential to Toyota’s Culture. Join this session to learn how a former NFL Player, philanthropist, and now Toyota Dealer owner has utilized lessons learned during his journey to build a culture of teamwork at his dealership.

Networking to Build Your Hall of Champions

Is your network homogenous or diverse? Are you connected to people inside & outside of your organization? Is your network setup to help you navigate the future of mobility? Join this session to learn about new ways to "see" how you can contribute to Toyota's mobility future through a new lens, without limits! Expand your network of friends, advisors, mentors and sponsors for tomorrow!

Level Up Panel

During this panel discussion you will hear firsthand how a few of our recently promoted team members have managed their experience as they transitioned into their new roles. The panelist will share how they handle difficulties, deal with learning curves, manage dual responsibilities, and maintain balance within a continuously evolving environment. You will leave this session with a wide range of understanding of the potential challenges you will face, and the continued development that may be required as you enter your next role.

Importance of Allyship in Leadership

How do you know if you are an ally? Is there only one type of ally? During this session Jacqueline Thomas will discuss the importance of allyship and its potential to move the needle when properly demonstrated by leadership. You will leave this session equipped with an understanding of what it means to advocate for team members who feel they aren’t being heard, listened to, respected, valued, or represented.

Leveraging all Experiences in Leadership

A good leader can see everything as a learning experience. David Fernandez is ready to challenge your thinking as a leader and share insight on how to leverage all leadership experiences, using them to drive development.

Maximizing Your Potential

We live in a culture of achievement and success. And we generally use only one measure of reaching it--financial. Financial success, however, doesn't necessarily correlate to potential. Potential is more far-reaching than financial success but often difficult to measure. How, then, do you know if you are maximizing your potential? During this session Kevin will cover the various ways to maximize your potential no matter title or position. After attending this session, you will be able to identify ways to go after your limitless potential and stretch ability to get the most out of your professional career!

A New Style of Leadership: Managing as an Essential Worker

Did you know that Toyota has Essential workers too? Not everyone had the ability to work from home. In fact, our field staff along with our North American Manufacturing Center, Vehicle Distribution Center, and Parts Distribution Center team members remained boots on the ground to build quality vehicles and resolve any customer issues quickly while moving them through the supply chain. While some of the work shifted a lot of innovation had to take place to ensure our field teams remained safe. During this session, learn about how Marcus was able to navigate the challenges of COVID, develop innovative approaches to his leadership style, and keep his team unified to achieve our mission of being the number 1 automotive brand in the world.

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Did you know that there are certain types of conflict in the workplace that can help establish and build trust within teams? This session will provide advice on how to handle conflict with grace and the importance of using crucial conversations to move past the emotion of the conflict and embrace the facts for resolution.

Business Partner Group Unity Panel

Do you know that Toyota has 13 Toyota Business Partnering Groups? Is your chapter effectively partnering with other BPG’s to maximize the impact on team members and drive business objectives? Have you considered serving in a leadership role within a BPG but don’t know where to start or how to receive recognition in your division for your efforts? Join this session to learn the different skills that these panelists have developed while supporting their local BPG’s, as well as how they have been able to collaborate across BPG boundaries.

How to be the Leader your Team Deserves

Maya Angelou said that “a leader is not much of a leader if all they see is themselves”. Have you struggled with leading a project team or your team members as a partner instead of as a dictator? Do you know when to Coach verse Consult? During this session, Johnnie will provide tips on how to be a growing leader that is open to reverse mentoring and holding herself accountable to be the leader that her team members deserve.

Building Unity Through Leadership

Have you ever wondered what leadership looks like when you are a part of a team of all winners? Have you ever wondered what the secret sauce of the Pit Crew is? This Exclusive Keynote Speaker will talk about their experience representing Toyota as a Racecar driver and how they lead on and off the track. This is a session you do not want to miss! This session will be offered as a Hybrid to allow team members to join virtually. Please encourage peers from your respective chapters to join their local watch party event so they can also learn how to unify their team.

Join this session to hear from top leaders throughout TMNA on what unity means to them and to honor a few executives that have been working to ensure we stay unified as a company.

A New Style of Leadership: Hybrid Body Language

Is there such a thing as hybrid body language? Have you wondered how body language has affected you in a hybrid environment? Whether you are in the office every day, working remotely, or going in as a part of a hybrid approach, join this session to understand how your body language is either propelling or decelerating your career.

A New Style of Leadership – We are all in this Together

Mendomi and Teamwork are essential to Toyota’s Culture. Join this session to learn how a former NFL Player, philanthropist, and now Toyota Dealer owner has utilized lessons learned during his journey to build a culture of teamwork at his dealership.

Networking to Build Your Hall of Champions

Is your network homogenous or diverse? Are you connected to people inside & outside of your organization? Is your network setup to help you navigate the future of mobility? Join this session to learn about new ways to "see" how you can contribute to Toyota's mobility future through a new lens, without limits! Expand your network of friends, advisors, mentors and sponsors for tomorrow!

Level Up Panel

During this panel discussion you will hear firsthand how a few of our recently promoted team members have managed their experience as they transitioned into their new roles. The panelist will share how they handle difficulties, deal with learning curves, manage dual responsibilities, and maintain balance within a continuously evolving environment. You will leave this session with a wide range of understanding of the potential challenges you will face, and the continued development that may be required as you enter your next role.

Importance of Allyship in Leadership

How do you know if you are an ally? Is there only one type of ally? During this session Jacqueline Thomas will discuss the importance of allyship and its potential to move the needle when properly demonstrated by leadership. You will leave this session equipped with an understanding of what it means to advocate for team members who feel they aren’t being heard, listened to, respected, valued, or represented.

Leveraging all Experiences in Leadership

A good leader can see everything as a learning experience. David Fernandez is ready to challenge your thinking as a leader and share insight on how to leverage all leadership experiences, using them to drive development.

Maximizing Your Potential

We live in a culture of achievement and success. And we generally use only one measure of reaching it--financial. Financial success, however, doesn't necessarily correlate to potential. Potential is more far-reaching than financial success but often difficult to measure. How, then, do you know if you are maximizing your potential? During this session Kevin will cover the various ways to maximize your potential no matter title or position. After attending this session, you will be able to identify ways to go after your limitless potential and stretch ability to get the most out of your professional career!

A New Style of Leadership: Managing as an Essential Worker

Did you know that Toyota has Essential workers too? Not everyone had the ability to work from home. In fact, our field staff along with our North American Manufacturing Center, Vehicle Distribution Center, and Parts Distribution Center team members remained boots on the ground to build quality vehicles and resolve any customer issues quickly while moving them through the supply chain. While some of the work shifted a lot of innovation had to take place to ensure our field teams remained safe. During this session, learn about how Marcus was able to navigate the challenges of COVID, develop innovative approaches to his leadership style, and keep his team unified to achieve our mission of being the number 1 automotive brand in the world.

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Did you know that there are certain types of conflict in the workplace that can help establish and build trust within teams? This session will provide advice on how to handle conflict with grace and the importance of using crucial conversations to move past the emotion of the conflict and embrace the facts for resolution.

Business Partner Group Unity Panel

Do you know that Toyota has 13 Toyota Business Partnering Groups? Is your chapter effectively partnering with other BPG’s to maximize the impact on team members and drive business objectives? Have you considered serving in a leadership role within a BPG but don’t know where to start or how to receive recognition in your division for your efforts? Join this session to learn the different skills that these panelists have developed while supporting their local BPG’s, as well as how they have been able to collaborate across BPG boundaries.

How to be the Leader your Team Deserves

Maya Angelou said that “a leader is not much of a leader if all they see is themselves”. Have you struggled with leading a project team or your team members as a partner instead of as a dictator? Do you know when to Coach verse Consult? During this session, Johnnie will provide tips on how to be a growing leader that is open to reverse mentoring and holding herself accountable to be the leader that her team members deserve.

Building Unity Through Leadership

Have you ever wondered what leadership looks like when you are a part of a team of all winners? Have you ever wondered what the secret sauce of the Pit Crew is? This Exclusive Keynote Speaker will talk about their experience representing Toyota as a Racecar driver and how they lead on and off the track. This is a session you do not want to miss! This session will be offered as a Hybrid to allow team members to join virtually. Please encourage peers from your respective chapters to join their local watch party event so they can also learn how to unify their team.

Join this session to hear from top leaders throughout TMNA on what unity means to them and to honor a few executives that have been working to ensure we stay unified as a company.

A New Style of Leadership: Hybrid Body Language

Is there such a thing as hybrid body language? Have you wondered how body language has affected you in a hybrid environment? Whether you are in the office every day, working remotely, or going in as a part of a hybrid approach, join this session to understand how your body language is either propelling or decelerating your career.

A New Style of Leadership – We are all in this Together

Mendomi and Teamwork are essential to Toyota’s Culture. Join this session to learn how a former NFL Player, philanthropist, and now Toyota Dealer owner has utilized lessons learned during his journey to build a culture of teamwork at his dealership.

Networking to Build Your Hall of Champions

Is your network homogenous or diverse? Are you connected to people inside & outside of your organization? Is your network setup to help you navigate the future of mobility? Join this session to learn about new ways to "see" how you can contribute to Toyota's mobility future through a new lens, without limits! Expand your network of friends, advisors, mentors and sponsors for tomorrow!

Level Up Panel

During this panel discussion you will hear firsthand how a few of our recently promoted team members have managed their experience as they transitioned into their new roles. The panelist will share how they handle difficulties, deal with learning curves, manage dual responsibilities, and maintain balance within a continuously evolving environment. You will leave this session with a wide range of understanding of the potential challenges you will face, and the continued development that may be required as you enter your next role.

Importance of Allyship in Leadership

How do you know if you are an ally? Is there only one type of ally? During this session Jacqueline Thomas will discuss the importance of allyship and its potential to move the needle when properly demonstrated by leadership. You will leave this session equipped with an understanding of what it means to advocate for team members who feel they aren’t being heard, listened to, respected, valued, or represented.

Leveraging all Experiences in Leadership

A good leader can see everything as a learning experience. David Fernandez is ready to challenge your thinking as a leader and share insight on how to leverage all leadership experiences, using them to drive development.