Originally published in FleetOwner It is always a challenge to determine how to grow your business. Speaking at a recent NationaLease webinar, Ken Davis, board-member-at-large NationaLease board of directors, said companies need to develop a strategy, make diligent plans and identify what differentiates them from their competition if they are […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same, which unfortunately is not good news for the trucking industry when it comes to talent. But there are things your company can do to mitigate the risks. Last week, an article in FleetOwner discussed how COVID-19 has exacerbated the longstanding […]
Originally published in FleetOwner I listened to a webinar a few weeks ago put on by 15Five that asked the following question: Manager or leader — which one are you? Jeff Smith, director of 15Five’s Best-Self Academy, suggested that managers focus on controlling things while leaders cause their employees to grow; leaders inspire employees. […]
The challenges of a global economy were creating pressure on many businesses long before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Eventually the pandemic will come under control: however, the competitive challenges created in a global economy will remain an issue that businesses have to face for the long term. This translates to […]
Originally published in FleetOwner As we enter the winter months, ATBS re-released an article on some of the main causes of accidents and what can be done to avoid them. The article listed seven factors that contribute to accidents. I want to comment on two of them: speeding and vehicle maintenance. […]
When hiring someone, it is not just about their skills and abilities. The new hire should also be someone who fits into the culture of the organization. Originally published in FleetOwner Under the best of circumstances, there are many ways a hiring decision can turn bad. And there isn’t a […]
Bad actors are constantly trying to attack companies by hacking into their systems. The increase in remote working has increased those attempts. I recently wrote an IdeaXchange blog on why cybersecurity needed to be a year-round priority for businesses of all kinds and all sizes. The advent of the COVID-19 […]
Gaining a fresh perspective may be able to assist with setting priorities about which issues to tackle first and may also be able to offer solutions not yet considered.