{"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":"Jill Wrobel, EVP & CHRO of Brunswick Corporation, Real Leadership","slug":"jill-wrobel-evp-chro-of-brunswick-corporation-real-leadership","published_at":"2025-12-15T15:29:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273/jill-wrobel-evp-chro-of-brunswick-corporation-real-leadership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-leadership-6416273","url":"https://real-leadership.podbean.com/e/jill-wrobel-evp-chro-of-brunswick-corporation-real-leadership/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4zyrmpiufc7chwsr/S02E14_Jill_Wrobel6s51p.mp3","summary":"What happens when a CHRO with an actuary’s mind, a leader’s heart, and a survivor’s grit steps into one of the world’s most complex global marine companies? You get Jill Wrobel — Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Brunswick Corporation — and one of the most refreshing voices in modern leadership. Jill oversees culture, talent, and operating strategy for 15,000 employees across 25 countries and 60 household-name marine brands. Under her leadership, Brunswick has become a magnet for top talent, a recognized Best Place to Work, and an engine of innovation that’s redefining what’s possible on the water. But it’s Jill’s story — from actuary to HR transformation leader to stage-four cancer survivor — that reveals the depth behind her philosophy: gratitude is a strategy, and continuous improvement is a way of life. In this episode, Jill shares the moments that shaped her—from rolling under cars as a kid to help her dad, to navigating billion-dollar M&A chaos with humor and countdown clocks, to rebuilding her life after a medical miracle. And through it all, she shows why joy, curiosity, and data-driven decision-making might just be the ultimate leadership combination. In this episode, we cover: How a math-and-finance brain became a superpower in the people business Why culture and performance aren’t opposites—they’re accelerators How Brunswick uses AI and advanced tech to solve real customer pain points The leadership lesson Jill learned from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (yes, really) The power of listening sessions, boat shows, and “what’s something I don’t know?” How surviving stage-four cancer reframed her leadership, her energy, and her purpose Why “Next Never Rests” isn’t just a tagline—it’s a mindset Jill is the rare leader who seam…","meta_description":"What happens when a CHRO with an actuary’s mind, a leader’s heart, and a survivor’s grit steps into one of the world’s most complex global marine companie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2708,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-leadership-6416273/episodes/jill-wrobel-evp-chro-of-brunswick-corporation-real-leadership/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/jill-wrobel-evp-chro-of-brunswick-corporation-real-leadership.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}