Tag: motivation
5 lessons learned from Lee Iacocca’s insights on leadership and innovation
While most people have heard of innovation gurus of today such as Tesla’s Elon Musk, some may not know about one of the most...
Ignite and sustain employee motivation to gain a competitive edge
In the dynamic and competitive world of car dealerships, employee motivation serves as the driving force behind achieving success. For managers, your pivotal role...
Leading dealership teams through uncertainty — Meridith Elliott Powell
In recent years, dealership teams have undergone significant changes and uncertainty from inventory, inflation costs, and even new automotive regulations. While it has become...
To innovate or procrastinate — That is the question
It may sound like heresy, but Henry Ford was a procrastinator.
“I need a faster horse.” That was the consumer mantra when the early automobile...
7 Key ingredients for dealership-wide accountability
One of the most difficult yet important tasks for business leaders is finding ways to hold their staff accountable. From employees who have worked...
Stop commanding and start communicating: 6 benefits of collaborative leadership
The success of a business depends heavily on its people, including everyone from entry-level employees to those that are the top executives. Everyone plays...
Unlock your leadership potential with these 7 traits
Leadership is an essential element of success, particularly in the business world. Great leaders are, in many ways, the face of their organization. Whether...
6 basic needs that motivate your dealership staff and how to...
Over the past months, automotive retailing experts have talked at length about complacency. Many dealers and managers are now asking themselves—How do I coach...
Life’s not fair—here’s how to find success anyway
The phrase “life’s not fair” might not seem to be an earth-shattering idea — of course, it’s not fair. It’s one of the first...
Car Guy Coffee Podcast’s Lou Ramirez & Fred Lennartz on their...
If you are in the retail automotive industry and haven't tuned into the Car Guy Coffee Podcast, you're missing out! Lou Ramirez and Fred...