7 Skills of Highly Effective General Managers

By Jonathan Dawson | June 28, 2018 |

“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…

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Non-monetary Motivation – Rewarding Your Team Beyond Pay Plans

By Jonathan Dawson | May 31, 2017 |

“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…

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