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May 23, 2022 35 mins

Michael D. Watkins describes The First 90 Days as a make or break period for new managers. During this time, opinions are created that will likely carry throughout the rest of your time in that organization. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we sat down with two of Fleetio's own, who both come from fleet management roles. Jon Hinkle and Mike Eldredge share some of their learned lessons from their times in fleet, as well as advice for new fleet managers who are searching for ways to make a positive impact.

Guest this Episode:

Jon Hinkle, Customer Success Manager, Fleetio

Mike Eldredge, Customer Success Manager, Fleetio

Takeaways from our conversation with Jon & Mike:

1. Listen to your people to build trust and understand their issues.

2. Ask targeted questions to figure out what you don't yet know.

3. Build processes and metrics to help you track your progress.

4. Share your discoveries with the team.

5. Identify and support other leaders on your team.

Additional Links and Resources:

90-Day Plan for Fleet Managers (PDF)

The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins (Book)

How to Audit Your Fleet's Performance (Blog)

Find the ROI of Fleet Management Software (Tool)

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