Toxic Achievers
On today's episode of Hard Truths, Dave Anderson goes over the types of "toxic achievers" that you may have in your staff and holding your staff accountable by redefining expectations.
Being An Unconditional Performer
Many people can have a good day after a good night's sleep or if they're feeling 100 percent. That's called being a "conditional performer." On this week's episode of Hard Truths, Dave Anderson talks about being an "unconditional performer," meaning that you can bring...
Redeeming Your Time
Many managers waste way too much time, judging their progress on how many hours they've worked. It's not the hours you put in that make you effective, it's what you put in those hours. On this week's episode of Hard Truths, Dave Anderson talks...
The Truth About Complacency
On this week's episode of Hard Truths, Dave Anderson discusses complacency, a word he deems as one of the most poorly-defined and misunderstood words in the industry, and teaches you what it really means so that you can recognize it within yourself or others.
Improve Performance Through Consequences
On this episode of Hard Truths, Dave talks about consequences. Once you have clarity, once your expectations are clear, you’ve got to give feedback, based on those expectations, but what happens if the job doesn’t get done? That’s where consequences come in. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION Hi, welcome to Hard Truths...
Accountability: Achieving More Clarity by Giving More Feedback
On this week’s episode of Hard Truths with Dave Anderson, Dave continues his conversation about accountability, particularly about clarity. Once you have clarity as a manager, you need to communicate it well. You’ve got to give more feedback and eliminate the gray areas. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hi. Welcome to...
What’s Holding You Back?
Don't get caught up trying to change the things that are out of your control. On this week's episode of Hard Truths, Dave Anderson talks about focusing on the things you can control that are holding you back.
Leading From the Middle
There are a few different types of managers in the dealership. Depending on where you fall in the chain of command, you may or may not be the "top" manager. On this week's episode of Hard Truths, Dave Anderson gives you some things you...
It’s Time for a New Conversation
If you have an underperformer on your team, chances are you've had the same conversation with them multiple times. It's time for a new conversation. You must affirim establish a deadline, an objective, and consequences to help the person turn it around.
Ambiguity is the Enemy of Accountability
On this week’s episode of Hard Truths with host Dave Anderson, Dave talks about eliminating ambiguity as a step to full accountability in your leadership. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION Hi. Welcome to Hard Truths with Dave Anderson, the show where we talk about the things that need to be...
Mazda Changing Things Up With New Appointments
Tuesday, Mazda announced announced several leadership changes to its North American Operations. The current CEO and President of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), Masahiro...
Models Slow to Leave Lots
2018 was a mixed-bag year for the car industry. While sales seemed to rise, there were signs of change, omens strong enough to prompt...
How Outsourcing Digital Vehicle Listings Can Save Time and Money at Your Dealership –...
Every dealer knows how crucial it is to make fast and smart decisions about their inventory management. Here to tell us how Manheim Express...
What Does South Africa’s Production and Development Program Mean for the US?
The Automotive Production and Development Program (APDP) in South Africa (SA) has undergone some recent changes. The program requires motor companies to increase the...
Cody Lusk & Chairman Howard Hakes of AIADA Talk Tariffs, Trends, and the Future...
On today's special edition of CBT News, we're happy to have Cody Lusk, President and CEO of the AIADA and the newly installed 2019...
How to Deal With a Best Price Shopper
Most car buyers come into the dealership with the fear that they will be pressured into buying something that's not really what they want....
Slowing Down in the Service Process
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Almog Veig of David Lewis & Associates talks about how slowing down in the beginning of the...
Accountability and What It Is Worth to Your Business
Your culture, what’s that worth? Team morale, momentum, your brand, the customer experience, the team member experience, your own credibility as a leader. You...
Creating a Business Development Culture
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about why you should create a business development culture at all levels throughout...
