TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%
TSLA345.820-4.43%
GM86.3300.52%
F13.900-0.05%
RIVN16.330-0.41%
CYD39.8200.45%
HMC31.410-0.39%
TM191.840-1.11%
CVNA73.940-1.83%
PAG217.240-2.52%
LAD370.150-1.74%
AN196.570-0.23%
GPI262.630-2.18%
ABG209.890-5.7%
SAH78.0401.03%

Alan Weiss on leading fearlessly through a global pandemic

Dealership leaders are always looking to get the most out of their teams. They are constantly looking for ways in which sales and service can take the next step. So how do you lead a team and do it fearlessly? To find out, we caught up with Alan Weiss, business coach and New York Times best-selling author. He joins us today to talk about how leadership can foster high performance.

In this segment, Weiss and anchor Jim Fitzpatrick first discuss what key things leaders need to focus on today that they might not have years ago, and the importance of fearless leadership in management. We then find out some of the commonalities between leaders who consistently create and foster high levels of performance within their teams. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a large impact on people personally and professionally. In light of this, Weiss shares some tips for dealing with rejection, anxiety, and other changes during this time.

To hear more expert advice and insight from Alan Weiss, be sure to check out our full interview above.


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