On General Managers in Auto Retail.
For all of the attention and 'power' they receive, their burden is enormous. If they're doing it right, that is.
When they reach us, they are looking for a way out, without going out.
We're not talking about the sweaty, alpha, loud GMs that somehow still walk the industry floors.
This is about the hard-working, intelligent General Managers with strong financial acumen, business-forward, customer and team-focused, Fixed Ops abilities, Sales Ops, Marketing Strategy, OEM relationship bearers, Financial office plus Back office responsibilities and delivering all of this up to and under the direction of a Dealer Principal.
A DP who may be actively in tune with the business, or not.
⌚We have not even mentioned the hours.
Yes, in many cases the compensation is very good. Very, very good.
But the fact remains they are humans.
They still get tired.
They still need and look for ongoing training and development.
They need a fair, predictable environment for themselves and to be able to lead their team.
In most cases they need an official Executive Assistant.
They need ongoing Leadership Coaching.
They have never been exactly where they are now.
Everything changes, all of the time.
We don't need to list out all of the factors, but we could.
We expect them to be completely equipped for a million situations, but how...and when?
Being the Business Director and Culture Coordinator and Manager Mentor takes a continual sharpening and growth of Leadership skills.
When GMs reach us, they still love the industry. They want to do even more. But they are looking for a partner to remind them, guide them, lift them.
Let's give them our best to ensure we all get the best out of each other.
Hats off today to the #GMs out there doing great work!
We see you and we are here for you.
I'm on the road and here at HQ helping Automotive Industry Leaders, every day.
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