Posts Tagged ‘manager’
7 Skills of Highly Effective General Managers
“I’ve been a GM for a few years now but feel like I’m struggling. Why can’t I get my people to do the things I need them to do?” “I’m a dealer and need to hire a good GM. What should I look for in candidates?” “I want to be a GM someday. What do…
Read More“Either you lied or I’m crazy!” – How to prevent bad hires
If you’re a manager who is involved in the hiring process, how often do you feel like you talk to a Rock star during the interview, only to have his evil lazy twin show up for work? If a candidate impresses you in the interview, but turns into a disappointing employee, it’s possible you rushed…
Read MoreNon-monetary Motivation – Rewarding Your Team Beyond Pay Plans
“How can I motivate my salespeople?” It’s a common question I get from management teams when I do training sessions at their dealership. After spending countless hours coaching automotive leadership teams, I’ve observed these 2 sad facts about our industry: Managers do NOT understand that people are motivated by different things Managers overestimate the value…
Read More7 Guidelines for Selecting Sales Training Programs
Are you a dealer or manager who is considering providing outside sales training for your team? Here are 7 helpful ideas on how to choose the right trainer and the right program for your dealership. 1. Know your desired outcome. What is the end goal you hope to accomplish? Is it motivation, development of certain skills,…
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