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Managing the Store

You’re Fired!

Deal with employee problems directly and privately to preserve morale and earn respect as a leader.
By Mike Wiles posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Best Practices
Deal with employee problems directly and privately to preserve morale and earn respect as a leader.
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Managing the Store

You’re Fired!

Deal with employee problems directly and privately to preserve morale and earn respect as a leader.
By Mike Wiles posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Best Practices
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not good at firing someone. When I worked at a dealership, the employees all knew when someone was “getting the axe.” About a week before it happened, I went from being upbeat and outgoing to somber and reserved. It was very easy to tell something big was coming down. If you’re an empathetic type, you think about the impact your actions will have on the person and family.
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PrairieLand Partners Rallies Community Support

The annual ‘Gator Rally’ event raises money for local charities, builds relationships with area businesses and builds new employee leaders.
By Jaime Elftman posted on November 2, 2015 | Posted in Event Coverage
For the past 3 years, PrairieLand Partners’ Emporia, Kan., location has led hundreds of participants through the scenic Flint Hills riding on Gator utility vehicles as part of a charity fundraiser.
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8 Questions Business Leaders Should Ask Themselves Every Day

August 25, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Source: Abigail Phillips, Entrepreneur
Leadership is not prescriptive and what works for one person may not work for another. There is one trait, however, that many successful business leaders and entrepreneurs share: They are constantly asking themselves questions to stay relevant and perceptive.
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Why Are There So Many Horrible Bosses?

August 11, 2014 | Posted in Dealership Marketing
Source: Ronald E. Riggio, Ph. D, Psychology Today
We all likely have a story of that one (or more) terrible boss, who was either a tyrant, a bully, or just totally incompetent. In fact, it may seem that there are more bad bosses than good ones. Why are there so many bad bosses and what can be done about them?
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