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Monday, May 21, 2012
Ahh, the beginning of summer… time to invite your friends over for a leisurely day of barbecuing, bench racing and discussing the finer points of glasspacks versus turbo mufflers. Plus, it’s a chance to shine up Ol’ Betsy and maybe even take the kids for a...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Offer guidance to develop skills, knowledge and self-confidence.
Coaching plays a critical role in the learning process of employees who are developing their skills, knowledge and self-confidence.
Your employees don’t learn effectively when you simply tell...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
While sometimes uncomfortable, employee discipline can make or break your company.
Employee discipline isn’t necessarily a chew-out session, but a way to convey your message as a manager.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have all of your employees always...
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Vision planning shows all that your business can be—and how to be it.
With the economy still trying to climb out of its hole and another national election just around the corner, small businesses need to continue to focus on planning and direction.
Vision planning...
Thursday, February 2, 2012
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s customary to profess your love. But would you agree with one of those little candy hearts with the words on them that read: I [heart] Work?
As a performance aftermarket professional, my guess is you would. As much as...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Successful managers don’t try to do everything themselves.
The power of effective management within an aftermarket business comes not from your efforts alone, but from the sum of all the efforts of each person within your work group.
If you’re responsible for...