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When Seeking Out Expert Advice [Help] (The FRONT #62)

by Mike Phillips

When you are seeking out expert advice, or when asking for help – is today’s topic. Once you have made it into management or leadership, or maybe you are now considered an expert in a particular field. Sometimes it becomes difficult to ask for assistance, especially in the area you are supposed to be excellent at. […]

The Invest Episode (The FRONT #61)

by Mike Phillips

You MUST invest in important things! So let’s first talk about what investing means. INVEST – To expend money or resources with the expectation of achieving a profit, material result and/or increase in resources by putting it into financial options, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a venture. TIME is one of […]

Please Check Out THE FRONT Playlist!

by Mike Phillips

This week, instead of a new show… Please check out the entire FRONT playlist! In the words of my friend LeeLee Williams, Today, TODAY, today!!! Today, I am working on some extra setup and behind the scenes things that need to be done. It’s the little things that MUST be done, that often no one wants […]

Level Awareness (The FRONT #60)

by Mike Phillips

What is level awareness? As a leader, it is being competent in where your individual people and teams are at. As an individual, it is knowing yourself, knowing your ability and being confident to compete at that level. Competing at the highest level is not just about winning. It’s about preparation, courage, it’s the journey. You have to […]

Monitor and Measure When It’s Important (The FRONT #59)

by Mike Phillips

Monitor and measure all the time, yes, it’s always important. This episode is geared heavily toward the automotive space and third-party vendors. Performance measurement starts with the target and goal setting! Many people think that they should begin measuring once you have a set target. As a key leader, it is your job to begin […]

What Are You Doing? (The FRONT #57)

by Mike Phillips

The New Year is here… what are you doing? Have you gotten started on what you said you were going to get started on? You just finished your resolutions three days ago. It’s time to start taking some action! I am a huge fan of taking action and getting going right now. You know, living […]

2017 Is Out! 2018 Is In! Happy New Year! (The FRONT #56)

by Mike Phillips

Happy New Year! Time keeps marching on and moving forward!  I hope you have a fun, exciting and Prosperous New Year 2018! On New Year’s Eve, last year many were claiming that 2017 would be the best year ever!!! How quickly those statements and resolutions can become abandoned and forgotten. Fast forward one year… 2018 will be […]

2018, Don’t Abandon The Basics! (The FRONT #55)

by Mike Phillips

2018… You need to stay true to the basics!  Don’t… Abandon… The… Basics! If you are anywhere online right now, there are stories and ads all over the place that are urging you to make your resolutions! In fact, many of the articles are similar to… “9 Steps for Success, in 2018!” “Here is how to conquer everything […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays (The FRONT #54)

by Mike Phillips

Merry Christmas! Thank you to everybody who has watched or listened to an episode of “THE FRONT” this year. 2017 has been an amazing year. Both in the auto business and doing my podcasts and YouTube videos. I have made some amazing connections this year and look forward to an awesome upcoming 2018. To those […]

Conversation And Connection Are A Commodity (The FRONT #53)

by Mike Phillips

The art of conversation and connection with other people is valuable! I was in a training session yesterday talking about “the greeting” in a sales process. And during the conversation, it came around to a few topics. The topics of actual real connection with another human being. And the art of having a conversation. A […]