Leadership Deep Dive: Styles, Blind Spots, and Solutions [THA 400]

Explore key leadership archetypes like the Motivator, the Builder, and Servant Leadership. Our panel shares the must-know strategies for effective communication, team building, and personal growth. Plus, they highlight the power of peer groups, continuous learning, and adapting your leadership style to different situations. This episode is perfect for shop owners, managers, and anyone in the automotive repair industry who’s ready to improve their leadership skills.

Andrew Marcotte, American Pride Automotive, 5 locations, Virginia. Andrew’s previous episodes HERE

Jon Kloosterman, Director of Operations, WestSide Service, Zeeland, MI. Jon’s previous episodes HERE

David Askwith, Managing Director, Auto Stream Car Care, MD. David’s previous episodes HERE

Show Notes

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Importance of Leadership (00:02:46) Andrew discusses how leadership impacts personal and professional spheres, emphasizing its ripple effect.
Leadership Archetypes (00:03:05) Andrew introduces five main leadership archetypes: motivator, builder, accountability, example, and servant leadership.
Learning Leadership (00:05:01) Carm stresses that leadership can be learned and encourages listeners to engage with uncomfortable concepts.
Earning Leadership (00:06:03) Jon explains that leadership is earned through influence, not just given by title.
Adapting Leadership Styles (00:06:56) Andrew discusses the importance of adapting leadership styles to individual team members for effective influence.
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation (00:09:01) The panel discusses the difference between external motivators and internal drives for employee engagement.
Effective Motivation Strategies (00:10:12) The importance of understanding individual motivations beyond financial incentives is emphasized.
Communication in Leadership (00:12:22) Carm highlights the necessity of active listening and communication in understanding team members' needs.
Onboarding and Communication (00:13:15) Jon stresses the importance of consistent communication during onboarding to understand new team members.
Impact of Strong Leadership (00:14:14) Andrew shares a story illustrating how strong leadership can transform team performance dramatically.
Building Confidence in Team Members (00:17:37) Discusses the importance of nurturing team members' self-image and confidence for their growth.
Balancing Visionary and Integrator Roles (00:18:45) Explores the duality of being a visionary and an integrator in leadership.
Importance of Continuous Learning (00:19:09) Emphasizes the need for leaders to seek new information and stay educated.
Growth Mindset in Leadership (00:20:43) Highlights the significance of a growth mindset for effective leadership and team development.
Avoiding Staleness in Leadership (00:21:34) Discusses the risk of leaders becoming repetitive and the need for fresh insights.
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