Dr. John A. Passante, Author at aftermarketNews - Page 3 of 11
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Guest Commentary: Gray Matter, Matters … In Fact, We All Matter

It is my professional and personal opinion that successful organizations blend their workforce with millennials and seasoned, experienced employees. People with gray hair matter. Getting different generations to work together is paramount for the success of the organization.

Guest Commentary: Is Saying Thank You Passe? Has Civility Left the Building?

We all have the power to say these two magic words and thus appreciate, motivate, create good will, spread peace and raise self-esteem.

Guest Commentary: Managers Take And Leaders Give

Giving credit has a huge inspiring effect. Employees emulate the best traits of a leader. Leadership is a deep commitment to loyalty – in good times and in bad times. Strong leaders have the courage to stand up for the dignity of all.

Guest Commentary: Catalyst For Change – The Role Of The Leader Is To Teach

“The simple truth is, continuous improvement requires a commitment to learning. The leader/teacher seeks to expand the capacity of employees, instill desire and new thinking. Learning is a team effort,” writes Dr. John Passante.

Guest Commentary: Time To Reset Our Mindset

“Many of us limit ourselves by our thoughts and who we think we are, rather than what we can become. A positive mindset is learning how to react to circumstances, regardless of whether they are good or bad,” writes Dr. John Passante in his latest guest commentary.

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: 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: 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: 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: Lessons From The Godfather (So, Listen Up)

“The Godfather gave us all a lesson in knowing your competition, and how to lead from a position of strength,” writes Dr. John Passante.

Guest Commentary: ‘You Can’t Handle the Truth!’ … Indeed, They Can

Based on his years of experience in human resources for automotive aftermarket firms, Dr. John Passante wants you to take a closer look at your approach to performance appraisals.