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This episode begins with a simple premise. 

Craig recognizes his friend and former co-worker, Jeremy Glassco, as an excellent communicator and a man who asks great questions.

Shortly after introducing Jeremy- you’ll see what Craig means!

While exploring the topic of conversational questions, Craig invites Jeremy to explain his communication journey - which is a unique one.

Jeremy was raised in the jungles of Papua New Guinea.  The son of a missionary family - Jermey, wouldn’t live in the US for more than a few months at a time until he was 17 years old. 

This raised an interesting point - Jeremy highlighted a reality that few people experience, but we can all learn from.  The concept of being a ‘third culture’ kid. A third culture kid refers to those who were raised in a culture other than their parents', and also live in a different environment or society in their early upbringing.

This conversation tackles everything from why asking questions was tactical for Jeremy, to how he came to join (arguably a 4th culture) the automotive industry.  From there - Craig and Jeremy challenge each other's perspectives on the direction that communication is taking in technology like in apps, software, and of course with AI.

While listening, pay close attention to the questions that go back and forth between these two communicators… and enjoy some laughs along the way.

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      It always amazes me when I hear about a technician who quits one repair shop to go work at another shop for less money. I know you have heard of this too, and you’ve probably asked yourself, “Can this be true? And Why?” The answer rests within the culture of the company. More specifically, the boss, manager, or a toxic work environment literally pushed the technician out the door.
      While money and benefits tend to attract people to a company, it won’t keep them there. When a technician begins to look over the fence for greener grass, that is usually a sign that something is wrong within the workplace. It also means that his or her heart is probably already gone. If the issue is not resolved, no amount of money will keep that technician for the long term. The heart is always the first to leave. The last thing that leaves is the technician’s toolbox.
      Shop owners: Focus more on employee retention than acquisition. This is not to say that you should not be constantly recruiting. You should. What it does means is that once you hire someone, your job isn’t over, that’s when it begins. Get to know your technicians. Build strong relationships. Have frequent one-on-ones. Engage in meaningful conversation. Find what truly motivates your technicians. You may be surprised that while money is a motivator, it’s usually not the prime motivator.
      One last thing; the cost of technician turnover can be financially devastating. It also affects shop morale. Do all you can to create a workplace where technicians feel they are respected, recognized, and know that their work contributes to the overall success of the company. This will lead to improved morale and team spirit. Remember, when you see a technician’s toolbox rolling out of the bay on its way to another shop, the heart was most likely gone long before that.
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