Kevin Clegg

Kevin Clegg

From The Steward Chair by Chat With Leaders Media

June 4, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 206

About this episode

Kevin Clegg discusses transitioning his family's auto shops into an employee ownership trust and the impact of accountability culture on business success.

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Kevin Clegg, CEO of Clegg Auto, shares his journey of transitioning his family's auto shops into the first employee ownership trust holding company in the U.S., exploring how the care factor drives meaningful, long-term success. We discuss transitioning an exit strategy into a daily operating model, guiding employees to own their own lives before owning a company, and replacing traditional management with a 200% accountability culture, providing actionable takeaways for leaders committed to stewardship, integrity, and impact. Key Takeaways Transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) protects an organization’s mission in perpetuity, ensuring the business remains evergreen and cannot be sold again.  True company ownership requires employees to first own their lives and careers by identifying what they care about most and aligning their vocational track with those values.  Traditional management can be replaced by a 200% accountability model where team members are 100% committed to their roles and 100% committed to keeping their peers accountable through peer coaching. Resources Mentioned Visit Clegg Auto at…

People in this episode

Host: Chat With Leaders Media

Guest: Kevin Clegg

Topics covered

  • employee ownership
  • business transition
  • accountability culture
  • leadership
  • stewardship
  • long-term success

Keywords

  • employee ownership trust
  • Clegg Auto
  • accountability
  • leadership
  • business strategy
  • long-term success
  • stewardship

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Organizations: Clegg Auto

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