The Limitless Leadership Podcast · 2026-07-23 · 37 min
In this episode, Josh welcomes Ron Helmer, CEO of Mentor Mentee, to discuss tackling the automotive technician shortage through structured career development and mentorship. Drawing from 22 years in the U.S. Navy, recruiting, and business ownership, Ron explains how clear career pathways help shops improve technician retention, productivity, and long-term success. The conversation also explores authentic leadership, building trust, emotional intelligence, accountability, and creating a culture where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and recover from mistakes. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Visit to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Promotive or start your next search at . Timestamps: 00:00 Trust Starts Here 00:45 Podcast Introduction and Guest 04:16 The Mentor Mentee Mission 06:05 Ron's Journey from the Navy to CEO 08:38 Building Safety and Trust as a Leader 12:13 What Great Leadership Looks Like 16:53 Giving People Permission to Fail 21:24 Excuses vs.
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