{"podcast":{"title":"Real Leadership","slug":"real-leadership-6416273","podcast_index_feed_id":6416273,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/real-leadership/feed.xml","website_url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16325038/Real-Leadership-PodBean.jpg","author":"real-leadership","episode_count":52,"summary":"Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process. In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level. If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:19:20.802550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273"},"episode":{"title":"Jessica Warnke, President & CEO of Carter Logistics","slug":"jessica-warnke-president-ceo-of-carter-logistics","published_at":"2025-05-12T14:35:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/jessica-warnke-president-ceo-of-carter-logistics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273","url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com/e/jessica-warnke/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dj98giam7vjep7w6/RL_S02_E05_-_Jessica_Warnkeafq2c.mp3","summary":"You don’t have to choose between legacy and innovation. Jessica Warnke is proof — she’s doing both—and doing it exceptionally well. Jessica grew up in the logistics world—her grandfather started a truck dealership with poker winnings, her father scaled Carter Express from 13 trucks to a national logistics force. Today, Jessica is the President & CEO of Carter Logistics, leading a 900-truck operation with global ties and deep family roots. But taking the reins wasn’t guaranteed—and it wasn’t easy. Jessica had to carve her own path, earn trust, and step into leadership at the intersection of tradition, innovation, and transformation. In this episode of Real Leadership, Jessica shares her real-world lessons on building culture, driving innovation in a male-dominated industry, and what it really means to lead when the stakes are personal and global. In this episode, we cover: 🔥 Why chasing “balance” is a myth—and what to do instead 🔥 The hardest part of being a second (and third) generation leader 🔥 How Carter is staying agile amid tariffs, AI, and industry shakeups 🔥 Why women were built for logistics—and how she’s opening doors 🔥 How to protect your culture during growth, acquisition, and change Time Stamps 06:10: Jessica's Journey into Trucking 12:47: Navigating Second Generation Leadership 14:49: Breaking Gender Barriers in Logistics 18:20: Challenges in the Automotive Supply Chain 22:30: Embracing Technology in Logistics 25:15: The Impact of Global Partnerships 29:01: Building a Strong Company Culture 30:34: Balancing Work and Family Life Show Notes Jessica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-warnke-2863b614/ Carter Logistics: carter-logistics.com Carter Logistics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carter-logistics-llc/ Jim’s LinkedIn: https…","meta_description":"You don’t have to choose between legacy and innovation. Jessica Warnke is proof — she’s doing both—and doing it exceptionally well. Jessica grew up in the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2169,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-leadership-6416273/episodes/jessica-warnke-president-ceo-of-carter-logistics/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/jessica-warnke-president-ceo-of-carter-logistics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}