The Miles And The Markers

Highway to Heaven? That was the headline from Sales and Marketing Management Magazine highlighting Gene's transition from minister to a car salesman, finance leader, and eventual corporate trainer for Saturn. 

8 Leaders Who Cared!

 

Do you care enough to give away your time, your experience, your ideas, and your passions? In this episode Gene shares stories from those who made a difference in his life by imparting their ideas, strategies, and behaviors to others. 

 

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In this episode, Gene returns after a week away and tells the story of standing up for a customer based on values established by his company. Live what you believe is the theme. He also addresses a recent issue he took a stand on that required him to defend his position on something in which he strongly believes. 

Pay Attention to Life's Clues

In this episode, Gene talks about how his default in business was to do it with someone else and not take the lead. Being an entrepreneur requires one to take the lead and risk the loss of income and business relationships. 

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Slow Down to Speed Up! In this episode, Gene shares stories from his experiences and how rushing through processes actually cost more time and money. 

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Big Announcement!

 

In this episode, Gene discusses something new in 2022 that he and his wife are venturing into for their business. He also discusses how he got into his first business called Gene's Auto-Doc while providing mobile service to customers way back in 1979. 

 

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Gene shares true stories of those who have and have not done the right thing by customers. He also addresses the current state of the world in terms of leadership and how we're all going to need to do what is right in the future. 

 

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In this episode, Gene explores how technology can be a polarizing topic when it comes to the customer experience. Gene uses an example from the Bible that may not, on the surface, seem to be relevant, but upon further review makes all the sense in the world. 

It's been said you haven't really made it until you have haters. Today Gene shares what could be a controversial story near the end of the podcast based on his refusing a job over how the women dressed. This episode connects the story of Being There, with the story of Living with Integrity. It also addresses how living with integrity is a choice, regardless of the circumstances that life throws at you. 

 

This podcast is based on the book The Miles and the Markers available in paperback and Kindle editions. https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Markers-Experiences-improve-enhance/dp/B08XLGGDMN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gene+girdley&qid=1639182420&sr=8-1 

Gene Girdley is co-founder and President of DelRae Learning and Development. DelRaeLearning.com 

 

In this episode, Gene discusses his early years in baseball and how he was taught how to pitch by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton. He then begins the journey with Mile and Marker One - Being There. 

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Gene is the President and Co-Founder of DelRae Learning and Development. His company is the exclusive production company for The Fixed Ops Roundtable, The Weekly  Edition, and The F.O.R. - Cast podcast.