Driving Success: Mentoring Leaders in Transportation Managment: Driving Success, #1

By David Edge

The Driving Success is the first in several series to motivate and pay it forward on the knowledge, success and yes failures in a 20 year plus career in transportation.  This publication we address recruiting and what it takes to succeed  we end with the three legs of retention.  It is the author's hope that you will come away refreshed and renewed to continue the good work. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Edge
• Release date: Feb 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224914470

David Edge

Twenty-five year veteran of Transportation managment and ownership.  David has been described by his peers as loyal, dependable and reliable. Whether it is Operations managment , safety compliance or retaining valuable employees David knows the value of building relationships that last. 

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I would like to thank all of the leaders in the industry that had a impact both good and not so good. I learned from both. This is the first of several series of Leadership in our world.  I have had many good Mentors in different industries.

Thank you, Don Martin, for giving me the opportunity to learn how to work with people in sales.  Thank you to Kyle Greer for starting me in the recruiting opportunity. There are many that dared me to dream.  Finaly thank you To Terry Wallace whose valuable mentorship and inspiration as my leader the last 7 plus years has made me what I am in transportation today.  

David Edge

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The Importance of Leadership in Transportation Management 3

Understanding the Role of Mentoring in Developing Leaders 3

Identifying Key Leadership Skills in Transportation Management 4

Establishing Mentorship Goals and Objectives 5

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Creating a Positive Mentorship Environment 5

Transparency in Mentoring Future Leaders 6

Accountability and Results of Mentoring Leaders 7

Providing Constructive Feedback and Guidance 7

Understanding the Unique Challenges of Driver Retention in

Transportation Management 8

Developing a Retention Program that has Integrity,

Transparency 9

Implementing Mentorship Programs to Improve Driver

Satisfaction 10

Retention Leaders have to have Authority to Cause Change 10

Two Legged Stool will fail 11

First Leg: Transparent Recruiting and Onboarding 12

Second Leg: Transparent Operations, Keep people in the Loop 12

Third Leg: Reward or Recognition of the Little Things not just

the Big Accomplishments 13

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Measuring the Success of Mentorship Programs in

Transportation Management 14

Mentoring, Coaching, and Motivating Leaders does not Stop 14

Addressing Challenges and Making Improvements for Future

Mentorship Initiatives 15

Constant Retention practice with a ROI on your Most Valuable

Asset: People 16

Reflecting on the Benefits of Mentoring Leaders in

Transportation Management 16

Looking Ahead to the Future of Mentorship in the

Transportation Industry 17

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