How I lead

I lead by creating clarity, trust, and room to grow.

My approach to marketing leadership centers on clear direction, shared ownership, mentorship, recognition, and team development.

Leadership philosophy

I use clarity to build confidence.

I give creative and marketing teams the context to make strong decisions, trust their expertise, and share the credit.

Adam Swartout standing with colleagues inside a Pick Your Part location

In practice

I practice marketing leadership by showing up, asking, listening, and following through.

Recognition

I make creative work visible, and I make the people behind it visible too.

Planning

I give marketing teams enough clarity to make strong decisions together.

Shared ownership

I invite expertise in early and leave room for the answer to change.

Curiosity

I use honest questions to get closer to the customer, the challenge, and what is true.

Mentorship

I share context, offer encouragement, and help creative people find and trust their voice.

Team growth

I build team confidence through useful feedback, real responsibility, and genuine celebration.

Adam Swartout with a Pick Your Part crew at an automotive event — How I practice visible leadership / Shared ownership

The everyday work

I think leadership is what people experience.

For me, marketing leadership shows up in the context people receive, the questions they can ask, the ownership they carry, and the credit they are given.

In a colleague’s words

I’m grateful for the people who shared the work with me.

Share your experience working with me

“Adam is the personification of positive leadership. He drives his team to reach for new heights through reward and encouragement. If you want to see how the principles of strong planning, team building, and positive reinforcement benefit the workplace, look no further than this man.”

Bill Wolski

Purchasing Manager · LKQ Corporation