Intentional culture is developed from the top down. As leader's it is critical we recognize the changes impacting the marketplace and our organization and make it a priority to discuss and address them head on. There are many tactics and strategies to be learned from other retail industries that can [...]
Running a business is risky, which means to take back control its critical to be intentional. Lean on your leadership team and the unique skills sets and expertise they bring to group discussion. Focus on the purpose of your business and the thinks that make it work. As you listen [...]
Business fundamentals have not changed, but COVID-19 has brought with it a change in how leaders interact with employees. Given the new concerns employees are bringing with them to work - are they safe - will they have a job tomorrow - is their family safe and so on, our [...]
At the heart of your business lies your culture. When people feel defeated or stressed; motivation to go above and beyond is less likely. During times of transition, like COVID-19, pour your heart into your culture. Re-calibrate the message from we will survive to we will thrive. Enthusiasm and an [...]
Human beings change, however human nature remains constant. One key thing an organization can start doing immediately is to ensure they have defined development opportunities in place for their people. This includes having strong practices and processes in place to ensure key talent has the tools and support needed to [...]
The supply chain is one of the many nuances impacted by COVID-19. As such, dealers need to be focused on inventory and pipeline as it impacts the ability to drive sales. Customers are shopping lower payments. Where some dealers are reporting lower numbers, many dealers are either hitting or selling [...]
The rules keep changing for processing PPP. Jean Venant shares some nuances and your best bet is to stay in close contact with your CPA. As you listen to this episode you will walk away with key take a-ways and will realize you will want more. Click to visit the “Operational Excellence [...]
Customers are shopping differently. Contact-less and online shopping is on the rise. As such, dealerships and sales team need to respond to the changes in customer behavior. In many stores, traffic is down but sales are still on goal and/or over. Time of transition demands flexibility and able to respond [...]
One thing organizations can do to recruit and retain key talent is to ensure there are defined career paths for each position in the organization. People want to know what the growth path looks like for not only their position, but other positions within the organization. People who may wish [...]
Due to COVID-19, people are emotionally stressed and flooded with the unknown. As leaders, we have to be aware of the change of focus and perspective our people are showing up with to work. Are they safe, is their family safe, how is the health of their community. Employees need [...]
