In this episode, M. Kevin Davis welcomes Brad Broaddus, who brings over two decades of experience from big box retail and the quick-service food industry, to share insights on leadership, hiring, and team development. While Brad isn’t from the quick lube industry, his expertise in managing teams and shaping future leaders is highly relevant. Together, they explore the opportunities that entry-level positions offer, stressing the importance of hiring for behavior over skills, the benefits of mentoring employees from the ground up, and how leaders can stay connected to the front lines through “management by walking around.”

Brad and Kevin discuss the increasing challenge of training new hires in today’s workforce, highlighting the need for patience and long-term investment in employees. They also focus on the similarities between quick lube and fast food industries, particularly the importance of speed, communication, and teamwork in providing quick and efficient service. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the idea that challenges in hiring and training should be viewed as opportunities to shape and mold the next generation of workers, turning challenges into chances for growth.

Kevin also shares his Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy principle, emphasizing the need for mentors, peers, and mentees in every leader’s life. Brad reflects on his own career and how mentorship has shaped his leadership style. He concludes with advice for his younger self: "Stop stressing over what you want to be and focus on who you want to be," encouraging listeners to focus on personal character development.

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