Sounds like a pretty tall order, but Ron is enthusiastic about his endless work.
We caught up with him to learn an little about how he manages his responsibilities.
Current gig:Im an Executive Chief Engineer for Chevrolet.
Even though my title has Engineer in it, my responsibilities are much broader than engineering.
This includes managing the current products we have in the market, while also developing future models.
One word that best describes how I work:Full-throttle.
Is that considered one word?
The automotive industry is global and super competitive.
The result is a business environment that runs 24 hours per dayand it moves fast!
Current mobile unit:My most cherished possession is my iPhone 6.
No calendar, no email access while away from my computer and no texting during pauses in meetings.
Want to see me out-of-sorts?
Just separate me from my phone.
Current Computer:Im a big fan of all things Apple and very much admire the company.
That said, I have anHP EliteBook 840for work and its a great machine.
What software or tools cant you live without?
When Im in my car, I cannot live withoutApple CarPlay.
Whats your workspace setup like?
I keep a pretty clean desk and my office is pretty bare.
No stacks of paper, or rows of pictures and trinkets.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Its always been a fight for me to maintain any sort of work/life balance.
I am lucky to have all of these elements.
Sometimes it is not easy to quickly and completely switch gears, but with practice it can be done.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
My primary to-do manager is my Outlook calendar that syncs between my laptop and cell phone.
I make notes in the daily calendar entries for tasks that are due in the next few days.
I also use the reminder app on my iPhone.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget cant you live without and why?
Best investment Ive ever made.
I have not bought a paper book since Ive had the iPad.
What gadget or tool or software is a necessity for your particular work designing cars?
We run design reviews and conference calls on a daily basis with business partners in other locations.
We depend on WebEx to share visuals and documents online during these reviews.
When I win the lottery though, Ill have aCadillac CT6parked in my garage.
Fair enough!
Youve probably spent so much time working on it that its literally in your dreams.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
I can sleep anytime and anywhere, including on a plane.
I can fly all night, and wake up ready to go in whatever region I just landed in.
Not sure that theres any secret or lesson to be shared here.
Just lucky I guess.
What do you listen to while you work?
In this area I am for sure old school.
I dont listen to music at work.
If I did though, I would listen to whatever new music my adult children like.
They have varied tastes and listen to pop, rap, and country.
We share an iTunes account and so I end up with all of their music synced to my devices.
At home I listen to Spotify and Apple Radio.
I especially enjoy Spotifys top 50 lists by country.
What are you currently reading?
Unfortunately, way too many emails.
A huge part of my job is communication and keeping the different teams working on a project coordinated.
How do you recharge?
I relax and recharge by exercising and spending time with loved-ones.
In the winter I take a stab at keep up with my son on a snowboard.
Hes really good and very fast.
According to him Im okay for an old guy.
Whats your sleep routine like?
I try like mad to get at least six hours of sleep per night, but often dont.
When Im at home, I get up between 4:00-5:00 during the week.
I am for sure a morning person.
Id love to see ______ answer these same questions:
Jamie Dimonof JP Morgan andRichard Bransonof Virgin.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Ive used this simple advice over the years to keep myself and my teams focused on what really matters.
We set up regular inspections and reviews of key projects or business metrics.
Whatever we inspect on a regular basis naturally gets the attention required to ensure positive results.
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