"You need to earn their trust."

10 Mill Mastery - Wrench Turners Podcast

Series 9, Episode 6

How to Build Your Shop Influence

The Lads:

Marshall Sheldon

Stephan Dos Santos

Richard Mueller

Russell Wickham

Summary

In this conversation, we discuss the challenges faced by leaders in the automotive industry, particularly in mentoring younger technicians. Exploring generational differences in work attitudes, the importance of building trust and influence within teams, and strategies for effective communication. Our dialogue emphasizes the need for leaders to understand their team's dynamics and to foster an environment where younger technicians feel supported and motivated to learn.

Chapters

00:00 Stephan Dos Santos

02:18 Marshall Sheldon

07:22 Russell Wickham

09:20 Richard Mueller

15:44 Joshua Taylor

Takeaways

👉 Don't beat yourself up too much

👉 You need to adjust your approach to connect

👉 Building influence starts with being approachable

👉 Trust is essential for effective leadership

👉 Recognize and reward positive behaviors

👉 Understanding the pulse of the shop is crucial

👉 Not everyone is suited for the automotive industry

👉 Morale boosters should align with the team's preferences

👉 Leadership requires autonomy and authority

Remember:

Negative Pushes,

Positive Pulls,

and always clean your toys

before you put them away.

Let's get into it.

j.

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