Guest Commentary: Are Meetings Killing You And Your Organization?
In many companies, employees spend more time in meetings than doing their jobs. Can you relate? When is the last time your employees left a meeting thinking “Wow! That was a successful and beneficial use of our time!”?
Guest Commentary: SA Perspective – 5 Things To Consider, And 2 To Avoid Before Investing In the Automotive Aftermarket
Schwartz Advisors Managing Partner Derek Kaufman poses important questions an investor should consider before buying an aftermarket business.
Guest Commentary: The Power Of True Partnerships
“We live in a business world today that more than ever seeks (calls-out) for true partnerships. This is especially true today as companies strive to be more agile, lean, quick to market, competitive and more responsive. It is clear we all need to develop, foster and earn the right to be viewed as a true partner,” writes Dr. John Passante.
Guest Commentary: Add Efficiency And Accuracy To The Manufacturing Process Through Mobility
Over the past decade, numerous manufacturers have transitioned to automated technologies – implementing complex robots to replace human workers. However, the trend is now reversing. Brands like Mercedes-Benz have started “firing” robots and replacing them with human operators, largely for greater flexibility.
Guest Commentary: Professional Selling In Today’s Automotive Aftermarket Is A Contact Sport
There is a danger in selling only through emails and social media. Of course, the internet is an effective tool. The question to ponder is: Can you really understand the customer’s goals and needs without human contact?
Guest Commentary: The Courage To Have Courage
Aristotle describes courage as the “first virtue,” as it makes all other virtues possible. In my professional opinion, courage is the most important business virtue. Leaders with courage lay the groundwork for positive action.
Guest Commentary: Why Champions Don’t Have Time To Procrastinate
It’s been more than 200 years since Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Never leave that ‘till tomorrow which you can do today.” One would think that’s ample time for that success tip to catch on with the human race! The reality is that many (if not most) folks function closer to what Mark Twain later said in his comical paraphrase of Franklin: “Never put off ‘till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow.”
Guest Commentary: How To Tackle Trust Issues In Your Family Business
A recent study noted that about 60 percent of family wealth disappears because of a lack of communication and trust among family members, and this can be especially true when the person who built a thriving family business retires or passes away.
Guest Commentary: The Influence Of ‘Influence’ On Millennial Employees
Indeed millennials are driving change, and seek to do work they are proud of. The role of the influential leader is to provide them with opportunities to influence decisions, projects, structure, and culture and to engage their talents to assist others.
Guest Commentary: 4 Ways Family Businesses Can Thrive Through Multiple Generations
Family firms comprise more than half of all U.S. companies and generate at least 50 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, according to the Harvard Business School.
