by Chuck Barker | Nov 17, 2014 | Leadership
Whether you run a sales department, service & parts or a drug cartel, you will eventually have to tackle the same question: Is it better to be loved or feared? Model your managerial style after, say, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and you will certainly...
by Chuck Barker | Nov 17, 2014 | Leadership
Many managers fail to realize when they stop growing personally, their people stop growing and the dealership stops growing right along with them. I feel the #1 mistake any manager makes is not to deeply appreciate and positively motivate the men and women that work...
by Chuck Barker | Nov 14, 2014 | Leadership
The common excuse for dealership complacency is; “well this is the car business”. Break this slogan down and what you get is; “yes, we are a corporation with a P&L statement, balance sheet, HR department and sometimes shareholders to report to along with all the...
by Chuck Barker | Nov 14, 2014 | Leadership
Published in Dealer Magazine by Chuck Barker Ensuring a Healthy Business Flight Plan While flying the other day, I began considering all of the important and essential components which were working together in keeping the aircraft aloft. An immense amount of...
by Chuck Barker | Nov 14, 2014 | Leadership
What does a leader look like and how profound are their convictions in creating a healthy and growing environment? Many folks will answer by calling out various titles such as: naming politicians, presidents, senators, and scientists, governors, military leaders,...
by Chuck Barker | Nov 14, 2014 | Leadership
No matter how skilled one becomes at mountain climbing danger lurks at every step. Whether experienced or new to the sport, most climbers take a guide with them to show them the way, encourage them when they feel like turning back and increase the chance the chance...
