SGR Lessons Learned: A Conversation with Donald and Lizzie of Volkswagen

SGR Lessons Learned: A Conversation with Donald and Lizzie of Volkswagen

Crislyn Lumia hosts Donald Davidson and Lizzie Pittinger from Volkswagen Group of America, discussing their careers in the state government affairs field. Donald has been in the field for many years, while Lizzie started in 2020. They talk about how they landed in state government relations, with Lizzie participating in a specific program at Volkswagen, while Donald entered the field after a major life pivot. They share leadership lessons, including balancing energy with execution and achieving buy-in from partners through active listening and building on past achievements. They also discuss how their small team tackles projects and three aspects that make the team effective. Additionally, they share best practices for public speaking, including three steps to strengthen your public speaking skills.