1093

Excellent Candidate for Your VP/EVP of Sales Positions in Automotive and Automotive Adjacent Organizations

If you are currently looking to strategically select a strong player for your most important Sales Leadership roles, look no further.

You may use differing naming of your titles, but VP of Sales is their current title and AOR.

Meet Our Candidate:

🎯 20 Years + In Automotive, Data, Auctions
🎯 Driven Sales Leader who Leads Teams by Example, Expectations and Empowerment
🎯 Strategic Planner who Easily Executes at a High-Level with C-Suite Leaders throughout the Industry and beyond
🎯 Manages 20+ Enterprise Accounts
🎯 Easily Leads Contracts and Negotiations
🎯 Enjoys Collaborating with All Team Leads to Reduce Friction and Increase Impact
🎯 Competitive
🎯 Holds High Standards in Their Quest for Continuous Improvement
🎯 Fantastic Industry Relationships

If you would like your company to have the opportunity to improve the quality of Leadership and increase Revenue, please reach out today.

All Foster Strategies Group candidates are vetted to ensure credentials and give you increased confidence.

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #VPSales #CSO #EVP #SVP #SalesLeadership #TalentAcquisition #CareerOpportunities #FosterStrategiesGroup #Automotive #Data #Marketing #AutoAuctions #Conferences #Events #Sales #SalesStrategy

1092

Tonight, I arrived home to yet another package. It's curious how normal it has become to have stacks of packages almost daily at the door and in the mailbox.

But this was no ordinary package.

Just days prior to the one year anniversary of my dear friend Anne Marie's passing, her sister, my friend Patricia Costick was so thoughtful and sent me one of the beautiful bracelets Anne Marie made.

I went with her on local trips to find beads for her jewelry making, but she went on so many longer trips with our mutual friends Cheri and Gerald. They even traveled to special places in Mexico.

She had a sweet little room at the back of her house with beautiful wood walls and big windows to her backyard where she created all of her jewelry and bead work. I loved that room.

While the thing I wish I had most was more time with her, I will treasure this bracelet and wear it often as a precious reminder of her.

Thank you for your love and thoughtfulness, Trish. Sending you love and continued comfort.

Anne Marie, you are deeply missed from the bottom of my still aching heart.

#BetterTogether

1091

Use Your Uniqueness: The 'Foster Strategies' Dilemma
Your feedback is encouraged and appreciated!!!
While not a huge fan of my last name as a young girl, I've grown fond of it over the years. Most adults don't call me names like 'FosterGrant' 'Foster's Beer' or one I actually love, 'Are you a Foster Child?' Well, yes, in fact I am and am an avid support of Foster kids including our favored corporate charity, FOSTER VILLAGE CHARLOTTE.

I now love the fact that 'Foster' carries a lot of meaning, multiple meanings even.

🎯'Foster' by definition: "To encourage or promote the development of something for good."
Nice, right? And in total alignment with the services I offer.

But...here is the ongoing dilemma: I am known more as these:
🤷‍♀️'Laurie'
'Female'
'That woman on LinkedIn'
🙋‍♀️'Laurie who speaks at events'
👫👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏿👨🏻‍🤝‍👨🏻'BetterTogether'
'She' is connected throughout auto, knows a lot of people

🤔Is there potential upside on leveraging my First Name and the fact we are Female Owned or stick with a name many are now familiar with after almost 4 years???

So here I am, transparent as always, and always strategizing.

I'd love, appreciate and hope you answer this poll and share your comments, insights and feedback!

📈Thank you all- and for whatever it's worth, my LI followers passed the 25,000 mark last month! I'm proud to have integrity with the professional audience of talented, driven, innovative and collaborative network I have quite intentionally built.

Ok- off to the FSG poll, please and thank you!

#BetterTogether #Automotive #FintTech #SaaS #LeadershipMatters #WomenInLeadership #BusinessStrategy #Growth #ExecutiveCoach #CorporateTraining #Traction #EOS #4DX


1090

Quick Halloween Wrap Up!
Share your WFH or onsite Halloween pics with us!
Shane Stender 🌊- I saw yours, but I'll let you post.

After all, we are all serious about our work, but shouldn't take ourselves too seriously.

For the first time in years, I dressed up, too. Well, I did a fun thing with my hair.

If YOU share, I'll share!!!

Let's take pride in our enthusiasm for life at work and everywhere.
Lighten it up! And share those photos before the Christmas music starts playing.
#Halloween #LoveLife #HappyHolidays #BetterTogether #TransformingAutomotivePartnerships #Automotive #FinTech #Data #SaaS

original post

1088

Every day this week again, people are reaching out to me to hear what the best companies to work for are currently. Every single day!

These are talented, seasoned, forward thinking performers who are no longer willing or interested in outdated corporate mindsets and methods.

Why should they? They have spent years 'paying their dues' only to be held to unnecessary stipulations that no longer are even normal.

🧐What will it take to awaken those in leadership/ownership who continue to willfully ignore the changes in our employees' needs, wants and desires?

👉Interesting: These same 'leaders' are often quick to criticize their own clients who are not as progressive as they think they should be.
And yet... they fail to see their own challenges.

I have 2 additional professionals I will be posting on in the next several days with more to follow.

For a fast track to securing talented industry candidates, reach out via DM or email me today at info@fosterstrategiesgroup.com

If you would like my tips on attracting talent, visit my website at https://lnkd.in/drWghYE

Here is one tip before I close.
"Talent Acquisition is much easier when you take your Talent Retention seriously." - Laurie Foster, President, Foster Strategies Group

#BetterTogether #Talent #CareerOpportunities #JobSearch #Candidates #LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveCoach #CorporateAdvisory

1086

Another Foster Strategies Talent Connection
This highly successful SVP candidate has 10+ years of effective growth and leadership at their current company.

👉 They are of a progressive, continuous growth mindset and believe that business goals are achievable through empowering and growing their people and valuing their customers' experience.

📈 They are a consistent high-performer and have an outstanding reputation with clients and colleagues through multiple growth sectors in Automotive and beyond.

✔ Due to their current employment, candidate is confidential until we have verifiable openings and interviews.

🎯 Our Talent is always fully vetted to ensure we help connect with respect for the time of all parties.

If you are currently seeking a new position, but are still employed or are in the open career search market, reach out to see how we may be of service.

For companies looking to secure top talent and undeclared job seekers, always check with us first.

We often can save you precious time, resources and have your position operating at peak performance sooner.

📈 Foster Strategies Group continues to expand our services to Automotive, Marketing, FinTech and SaaS companies across North America.

#CareerOpportunities #TalentAcquisition #Careers #ExecutiveCoach #CareerCoach #CorporateHiringSolutions #Jobs #LeadershipMatters #InterviewInsider #GROW! #BetterTogether

1084

Update: It is getting worse by the minute, or should I say by the tweet? Lest you think him invincible, he is vulnerable as he borrowed billions, much from Saudi Arabian interests which could complicate this even further.
-------

Another Billionaire trying to balance a budget.
More like wretched excess and carelessness.
His latest power play has an increased likelihood to implode as he is now exposing more of the real 'Elon' a mere mortal with serious character flaws.

All of that power, all of that money, all of that accompanying ego over generosity.

Friends don't let friends be like this.

I had higher hopes for you, sir.

#TwitterEmployees
#DoBetterElon
#MoneyDoesntBuyClass
#BillionaireRules

1083

Lifted 2 minutes ago.
Once you're at $10, how fast does it go down?
Interestingly enough, my phone hasn't rung yet.
Maybe I'm not near a cell tower.
Or maybe it's because no one cares.
Prove me wrong.
__________________________
Carvana Co.
Used car dealers company
carvana.com
Description
Carvana is an online used car retailer based in Tempe, Arizona. The company is the fastest growing online used car dealer in the United States and is known for its multi-story car vending machines. Carvana was named to the 2021 Fortune 500 List, one of the youngest companies to be added to the list. 
Wikipedia
Customer service
: 1 (800) 333-4554
Stock price
: CVNA
📉 (NYSE) $10.20 -4.15 (-28.92%)
Nov 4, 12:12 PM EDT - 
Disclaimer
Headquarters
: Tempe, AZ
CEO
: Ernest Garcia III
 (2012–)
Founded
: 2012
Revenue
: 12.8 billion USD (2021)
Number of employees
: 21,000 (December 2021)

1082

I personally know of many people who made the decision to relocate once a commute was no longer a challenge or consideration.

From your point of view, is Remote or WFH capabilities increasing your eligible talent pool when looking to fill key positions?

#Careers #AutomotiveCareers #FinTechOpportunities #SaaS #CareerGrowth #TalentAcquisition #HotJobMarket #Performance #LeadershipMatters #BetterTogether #GROW! #Options #FutureProof

1081

Automotive Dealers and General Managers: What adjustments have you made to your Sales Team's schedules since
a) The Interwebs and Digital Retail Tools
b) The Pandemic
c) Hiring Challenges
d) Decreased Inventory

Please tell us you no longer require 'All Hands On Deck' on weekends and full staffs on holidays.

I am genuinely curious how you are achieving Sales Objectives and having more realistic hours for your Sales Associates and Sales Managers.

Bell to Bell died a long time ago.

original post

1080

I was able to attend one of Erin Lydon's live Poker Power events recently at the PayTech Women, formerly Wnet conference in #Atlanta.

My friend and colleague, David Blum had already reached out to be sure Erin and I would meet several months earlier, so I was especially thrilled to know that I would be present to participate after learning about this exceptional program from him.

I learned the language of Poker and several important tips in the short time I was there. The learnings for all, were outstanding.

In their careers, women are infrequently brought into the cloistered conversations and experiences of negotiation skills. What a glaring miss from leaders, yet this singular event was eye-opening and is already leading to further investigation and confidence.

Keep up your incredible, empowering work, Erin! And to any corporation or organization looking to level up all of their people with a fun but still demanding event, I highly recommend.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Five Stars, #PokerPower and thank you yet again, David!


1079

Motivation Monday Memes won't carry you through the week.

What motivates you daily needs to be something personal to you.

Today, I carved out time for my personal motivation, purpose and vision. It's already been a great morning and I find myself smiling and nodding right here in my home office.

In addition, I have a new music channel I found for the party I hosted this weekend and I'm going to put it to good use in the background. :)

Give yourself the gift of identifying and living out your motivation!

Let's have a great week! #BetterTogether

#LeadershipMatters #Automotive #FinTech #CareerCoach #Executivecoach #CorporateLeadershipTraining #Presentations
#Motivation

original post

1078

On Communication: How effective is your current Communication style- and how effective do others think you are?
If you have the courage to hear real feedback and grow, ask a few people in your world.

🎯 How can I be a more effective Communicator?

After that, we'll go deeper.
But it starts with your own willingness to discover the truth and your desire to connect more powerfully through leveling up your Communications skills.

#LeadershipMatters #BetterTogether #CommunicationMatters #BusinessGrowth #CareerStrategies #ExecutiveCoach #CareerAdvancement #Results

original post

1077

On Trolls: In fairy tales they are mythical ugly creatures who live under bridges and try to scare people with their frightening appearance and loud noises.

On LinkedIn they tend to look like entry level management wannabe's who wish they had control in their own homes.

They are known for their complete lack of original thinking and courage.

Nothing but boisterous bullying and what-about- ism.

Plus an extra large heap of misogyny, perhaps to offset a less than generous portion somewhere on their personhood.

Put your cyberthreat fingers away and write something intelligent, insightful and usefulof your own.

It takes time and it's not as easy as it looks, but it is a worthy investment.

Until then, back to your caves and clubs boys.

We've got work to do out here.

#LeadershipMatters
#NotSorry

original post

1074

I am proud to support an organization that happens to share my last name and my company name...meet FOSTER VILLAGE CHARLOTTE.

They offer desperately needed and always appreciated support to those families who open their hearts, homes and lives to serving the needs of children in the overburdened Foster Care system.

The calls come in at 3am for a newborn needing immediate placement.
For siblings of various ages, with assorted needs.
All have been through trauma.
Many have physical challenges.
All are hurting.

Most often, these babies through teenagers arrive with literally a plastic waste bag with their belongings.

Some only have the clothes on their backs.
Not one spare diaper, no food, no health or hygiene items...nothing.

Can you imagine?

This month, I will do my best to raise additional awareness.

On December 8th, I will be joining in a live luncheon and auction. I am inviting you now to virtually join me in spirit and with your support and donations.

For more information on how you can directly impact the lives of these precious kids, babies and Foster Families, please reach out. I have more information on my website as they are my corporate charitable organization of choice.

You can also access information and learn more directly at https://lnkd.in/d9P5MXg

To Becky, Traci, Sloan and the rest of the FVC team, you have my deepest admiration. To my daughter Andrea Seymour, an FVC Board Member, thank you again for introducing me to this remarkable organization.

To my network- you know how much I appreciate you...and what I'm about to say.
We are #BetterTogether.
Let's prove it.

#FosterVillageCharlotte #LeadershipMatters #Automotive #FinTech #GROW!

Find out how our program ‘Automotive Performance Plus’ transforms relationships and results for dealers and vendors!

START Your Transformation Story Now →