Eric Wagner, automotive professional, joins the podcast to talk about why the auto industry must shift from a numbers-driven mindset to a true people business in order to attract and retain our talent. Throughout the episode, Eric discusses the role leadership plays in attracting and retaining technicians, why managers need to truly know their people, and what it takes to bring new talent into the industry—and keep them.
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- Host: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.com
- Guest: Eric Wagner, Automotive Professional
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