Elevating Automotive Partnerships. It's 2020, are you in?

#ElevatingAutomotivePartnerships

Automotive's first-ever initiative offering a proven program to
Vendors, Suppliers and Dealers of all sizes and brands.

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you and your team deliver and the
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2020 is the line in the sand for adding value, for making a difference,
for going above and beyond.

Are you in or will it just be #BusinessUnusual will be the new
normal for those who are progressive enough to understand and
aware enough to realize they need help getting started on this path.

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#ElevatingAutomotivePartnerships 'business as usual' for you and your people?

Laurie's Weekend Thoughts on Leadership.

Two completely separate conversations this week with business
leaders in very different organizations, yet a similar conversation
unfolded.

Both have vision. Want to go forward. Both see opportunities in
front of them and those lurking on the horizon.

Both built powerful, profitable companies serving their people and
clients well.

But both were challenged with how to go forward to the next level
of possibility.

After merely a few questions of the type I ask routinely, it was clear
to me.

The leaders they had chosen for the first leg of their journey were not the leaders who would or could carry them to the next vista.

I ask you this today:

Are you more loyal to your vision or a single person that you placed
in a leadership role when your company was in its infancy?

Are you more loyal to your entire company, and everything that you
believe it can be for your people + clients and you, or an individual
influencing all growth decisions?

Think:
The leaders who instructed you as a child so well were most likely
not the best guides to effectively help you progress as your grew.

Your early teachers were not bad, au contraire! They were perfect.
Then.

There are seasons for leaders.
Thank them and get on with your big vision!

This is your future.

#LeaderShip
#BetterTogether

On BDCs. 2020 or 2008?

What does it cost to operate your BDC per month and how are you
measuring how it has it evolved or should have, since 2008?

How much more are you spending each month today on people and
products to make your BDC function?

Where are your results now vs. 2008?

Margins?

Finance success via your BDC efforts?

You deserve programs built today for your
future.

Customers changed.

Let's get them excited to work with your dealership and watch Sales
increase.

Unless you prefer spending 2020 money for 2008 results.

There is a more effective way.
Foster Strategies Group.
Reliable innovation at work.


#ElevatingAutomotivePerformance

True or False...and let's discuss.

True or False...and let's discuss.

#GMs need powerful, profitable solutions to sustain and grow their
organizations.

#GMs need help attracting and retaining #People plus a higher
caliber of #Performance from those People whether they are current
or near future employees.

#GMs win when their #Managers become #Leaders.

#GMs are currently overwhelmed. Stretched too thin.

#GMs need to continuously level up their own knowledge however
have very few real opportunities or time to do so.

#GMs would benefit from a brief, yet immersive education on new
technologies, marketing approaches, Metrics that matter, in depth
understanding of how Sales +Service BDCs in today's world, review
and restructure of Roles and Expectations.

#DealerPrincipals and Owners in #Automotive: Do yourselves and
your GMs favor and contact me today to see how we help prepare
your leaders to better operate your business, create a more dynamic
workforce and generate more revenue.

They deserve the assist and so do you.

Even the best coaches have coaches and trainers. Help your QB
reach their highest potential.

Inspiring Leaders, Inspiring Today's Leaders.

On Redefining your career, roles and performance.

On Redefining your career, roles and
performance.

Are you a Male in #Automotive management or leadership who
like to separate yourself from the herd? It's very easy to assume that
all applicants for positions have the same level of skills.

And it's even more difficult to leave your current location if you
don't know what will be required out there in the real and rapidly
changing market place.

Don't be afraid of this, be prepared. We will
help you.

The roles you are seeking have extraordinary salaries...and
responsibilities.

They require the extraordinary in today's marketplace. If you're
ready to level up or let the world know that you are leveled up and
always moving forward, get in touch with me today.

By the way, the 'Desk Manager' will soon be like the Chupacabra or
Yeti or Bigfoot.

'Desks' don't need to be managed.

Businesses and people? These both desperately need and deserve
management and leadership.

If those words 'Desk Manager' are even in your vocabulary as a
#Dealer, #Owner, #GeneralManager or #Manager, you definitely
need to reach out.
Don't worry, we've got this.

Redefining your career, redefining roles, redefining
performance!

Foster Strategies Group.

#LeadershipMatters. Does it matter to you, to your organization?

It's a foundational principle and important
program at my company. It didn't start there.

It began when I saw how even micro-missteps and oversights could
erode away the strength of a company or forbid it from growing,
one sand at a time from the power of the Leadership ocean. Slowly
or swiftly, the erosion becomes evident sooner or later. Insidious to
undeniable.

It begins when you realize you can harness the power of the wind
and the water, you can set your sail in a more responsible and
rewarding direction.

You don't need great 'culture'.
You need great leadership. It will take care of, build and sustain the culture.

The strength of your Leaders will determine your success. We
provide you the blueprint to choose and guide your people wisely.

#LeadershipMatters

Does it matter to you, to your organization?

#LeadershipMatters
It's how I choose to breathe life, hope and a path towards sustained
success for our current and our future Leaders.

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Now including topics you deserve on #Diversity, #Inclusion,
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Eric Brown

On Who Is Calling Us For New Positions and Why You Want to Know:

We have heard from dozens of outstanding professionals in the last
few weeks. These colleagues of ours run the full spectrum of
#Automotive.

To companies looking for rare talent, we are highlighting two today
who add incredible value to any organization. Both are 'undeclared'
in the job market. But we know the inside scoop- because they tell
us!

1. Executive Platform Manager in Automotive Retail.
This candidate has successfully led dozens of locations in their
capacity as a Regional Executive Manger/VP for large dealers
groups.

Their skills cover the depth and breadth required to operate at such a
level, and their skills leading their GMs is unparalleled.

They embrace the best of current digital tools and technology, while
still having the fire of earlier Automotive leaders. Reach out directly
here (message) to learn more about this exceptional talent.

2. VP of Marketing, Automotive or Automotive Vendor/Digital
This candidate has a strong and successful background in Marketing
in and to the Automotive sector. They have deep relationships
throughout the industry.

Their Marketing skills have only grown and expanded since they
were an integral part of a few important companies in the industry
where they served for many years.

If you are seeking a Marketing Leader for your Dealership Group or
company serving Auto and would like to bring on someone with
fresh ideas, strong collaborative and leadership skills who is also well-
regarded throughout the industry, ask me for more info.

This...is what #BetterTogether looks like.

Care about the people in your world, your industry. When they are
ready to make a move, they want you there for the guidance and the
ride.

For more information on how we connect the best talent to the best
companies across automotive, contact us here via message at
269.217.0414 or visit our website https://lnkd.in/eRDK9MT.

Foster Strategies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We connect the dots in Automotive.

On Inspiring Leaders, Guiding and Inspiring Leaders.

On Inspiring Leaders, Guiding and Inspiring
Leaders.

While some are celebrating the great month they had, many are
eerily silent. Please know that we're here to help you stabilize and
strengthen you based on the position that you're in right now.

Anyone can be off of their game temporarily. But if you're ready to
make positive changes that are sustainable, please reach out today.

I love our business and there's little more rewarding than helping
great business leaders overcome obstacles of any magnitude.

And there are few that know how to celebrate their successes like
those of us in automotive!

This is no time for waiting for better days to show up. It's time to
take action and I've be fully prepared to help you.

Let us help you write your own success story. There's only one step
you need to take. Call.
269.217.0414

PEOPLE, PERFORMANCE, PROFITABILITY.

Inspiring Leaders, Guiding and Inspiring Leaders.

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#ElevatingAutomotivePerformance
#LeadershipMatters
#WhatIsPossible

Quote of the day: 'We hire fast and ignore them faster!

Donna Bavely liked this line of mine today. The truth is it cracked
her up. But what is the truth?

In #automotive we hire fast and ignore even
faster!

Don't believe me? Ask anyone in a retail organization if they've ever
been hired in... and the managers forgot they were even starting that
day! Or if you were working at a dealership and there was somebody
wandering around who was supposed to start and no one knew who
it was.

Embarrassing at best. Disastrous at worst!

And we wonder why we have an Employee Retention and
Performance concern?

How do you recover from this? You don't... you think you do, but
you don't.

When your managers aren't Leaders, this is what you get. And you
get what you tolerate, by design.

If it's time to take a new professional approach to attracting retaining
and growing talent inside your organization and developing leaders,
reach me.

It's that easy.

One more time: We hire fast and ignore them
faster.

We can do #BetterTogether
#ElevatingAutomotivePerformance
#RetentionMatters
https://lnkd.in/eRDK9MT

Make no little plans.

Most of us remember that opening line but don't consider the entire quote. Or even know it for that matter.

What stirs your blood?
What noble, logical diagrams and plans do you have?

There is so much more out there.

It's time for you to commit to your fullest self and the fullest opportunities.

#BetterTogether
#FreedomToThrive
#LeadershipInAction
#Empowered

On Timing is Everything.

My Executive and Leadership Coaching have picked up
considerably. With so much going on, Leaders are on the move and
experiencing pressures internally and externally at an accelerated
rate.
Sound familiar?

As I went to post this, one of my EC Clients reached out to notify
me of the tremendous new position she landed today!

She attributes much of this to the clarity I offered her on herself and
her career.

What could be more rewarding than this? I am thrilled for her and
her new company.

As I shared in a conversation yesterday with an industry leader in a
similar situation,

"No matter how hard you worked, how proficient, how respected, these events and challenging environments take a toll on the soul."

While we both laughed when we heard the unintentional rhyme, it
really was true.

Take heart.

Exceptional Coaching in Automotive related businesses is available.
Leadership Coaching for individuals and teams is accessible and
impactful.

Reach me to learn how by listening closely I will strategically
remove any performance hurdles and help you achieve your higher
potential, brilliantly.

I know People, Performance, Strategy and
Auto.

Is it time for you to take advantage of the 'assist'?
We can, we will be #BetterTogether.

#CoachWithCare

You deserve to get the most out of your leaders. My Executive Coaching can help.

When you feel you have done all you can, the smartest thing you
can do is call in someone who can take the next step on the
foundation you have built.

I now offer Executive Coaching packages and bundles for
organizations and dealership groups.

Contact me personally and with no obligation I will share what these
options look like for you once I understand your needs and
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I know Automotive Retail and our Partners.

My premier strategies for your people, performance and profitability
are among the best in our industry.

Many nice companies offer help but have no context of our
businesses.

With this backdrop and foundation, I'm able to interpret and act to
drive performance much more swiftly and accurately then outsiders.

While I never reference my clients online, once we talk, references
are available upon request. I offer all 100% confidentiality.

What could be possible if your team was all operating a peak
performance?

What would that look like in revenue opportunities?

Ready to find out?

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#LeadershipStrategies
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Dear Automotive industry friends.

Please consider eliminating the words 'Desk Manager'.

This phrase has slowly devolved into a role.

You can see it being played out with people walking straight to the
long wall of desks with a barrier to their teams, locked behind this
'wall', managing computer screens and paper, not people.

This is not helping us go forward powerfully.

Rather, it reinforces old behaviors and does not introduce or develop
skills we need for today's leaders.

Sometimes a simple thing like changing one word can change everything.

Thoughts?
#BetterTogether

Another Foster Strategies Question + Tip. How many dollars per hour of your team's time is it costing you to do business today?

All of the people. All of their activities. Every minute, every hour to make a transaction happen. Even add in drive time if it was necessary for work, plus desk and online time.

How does this compare to last year if you can even determine?

When we look at results, we have to ask ourself what the true human cost was to get there, not just the physical cost of the buildings and the tools that we use.

Throughput effectiveness is vital to determining long-term success and profitability. While some are creating good results on paper, the cost per person is far too high and placing an undue burden on certain people in the pipeline.

You must first be aware of this to start to address this as this can cause unseen fractures in your processes... and your team's long-term productivity and retention.

HCT: Human Cost per Transaction.

Foster Strategies.

Foster Strategies on Elevating Automotive Performance

Foster Strategies on Elevating Automotive
Performance

Where do the hundreds of Vendors and Service Suppliers and
Software Providers and Digital Marketing and Online Retail
companies and Agencies all serving #Automotive turn for help
when they need it?

Foster Strategies.

It's that simple.
I solve complex situations with an ease that only comes from
knowing and executing well over and over.

Reliable, proven strategies to help you win in automotive.
Inspiring insights to make your business everything you envisioned,
in any situation.

Elevating Automotive Performance.

Schedule your call now and increase performance, retention and revenue.

Foster Strategies Tip of the Day: Retention is not just a nice thought. It's not something you can say 'we're doing alright' about.

Retention is a responsible business decision, requiring a well-planned, communicated and executed strategy.

How to know where you stand:
Ask your people what they know about your Retention Strategy.
Even better, ask your Clients.

We can stabilize your Retention no matter what the world serves up with insights, focus and strategy.

If we can make you stronger, we can make our industry more resilient also.

Make 'Radical Retention' a theme your entire company can get behind.
That's your tip of the day from #FosterStrategies.

#BetterTogether
#RadicalRetention
#ClientRetention
#EmployeeRetention
#PeopleDevelopment
#PerformanceDevelopment
#Traction
#LeadershipInAction

It's just your future, that's all.

For strategies to solve your challenges in automotive, you need to call Foster Strategies first.

For strategies to win in a competitive landscape, call Foster Strategies.

For strategies to turn your team into lifelong, high-performing leaders, call Foster Strategies.

Once we've talked, you will never look at your opportunities the same again. Or your challenges. Because together, you'll quickly see we can win.

It's a pleasure and a privilege serving our industry.
Get more out of your efforts, call today.
It's your future. And that could really be something special.

#FosterStrategies
#PerformanceAndLeadershipDevelopment
#Traction
#StrategiesAndSolutionsAtWork
I almost forgot...
#BetterTogether
(just kidding! I never forget this)

Foster Strategies Tip of the Day:

Having a progressive, intentional mindset towards inclusion of females and diversity in hiring practices should not bring fear into the minds of my good, white, professional male counterparts. Rather, it indicates a smart business mind and a culture to attract greater talent-and people with a purpose. Even if it doesn't come naturally, you can get there!

However, if you choose to lump my line of thinking and approach into a 'women first' mentality (as some have) you're sorely missing the point and the opportunity at hand.
Frankly, you're dating yourself!

Open your mind, look around, choose your language carefully and ask yourself these questions:
How inclusive is my mindset...in thought and in action?
What may I personally have to learn here?

I'm not 'women first', that even sounds silly.
I'm talent and opportunity first, for everyone.

That my friends, is your tip today from one of your favorite cohorts in automotive who cares about you and your business. And happens to be a female. ;)

To your success-
Laurie

P.S. If you would like to have an honest, 100% confidential conversation on how to take positive +profitable steps forward in regard to this conversation, PM me and I'll gladly help.
#BetterTogether
#ElevatingAutomotivePerformance

To every #BDC Department Director or Manager out there. All y'all!

I want to talk to every #BDC Department Director or Manager out there. Yes, all of you. Or as they say in my new home of Charlotte, 'All y'all!'

I have strategic plays for you right now, plus I want to hear what you're facing.

Want to know what started this??? (Please say yes)
I heard
"OUR PEOPLE CAN'T HANDLE MORE CUSTOMER TRAFFIC!"
for the last time without taking action!
Yes, you read this right.

I don't know a single #DealerPrincipal/ #Owner/ #GeneralManager or #GM who wants to hear this.
However, it's being said far too often in real life. Yes, I see and hear everything.

Seriously, Dealer friends of mine, are you okay with this? I didn't think so. Do you want to know why?

The crux of this comes down to archaic BDC pay structures. Your people want to keep their % high- not necessarily what you are looking for: Volume. Mis-alignment.
More on this later.

I've been successfully training and helping people like you win for 20+ years. Let's talk it out. We have to stop everything and re-examine what we're doing and most important, WHY!

So BDC teams and Dealers even, let's get our hands dirty...and win!

If you want to be included in the conversation, hit the 'Like' or 'Lightbulb' below or PM me directly.

We've got work to do, we haven't even seen tough times yet.