My high school guidance counselor was a big fan of extracurricular activities.
She would constantly push students to get out of the classroom
and try other things — sports, arts, student government, volunteer work. What we did was never as important as the fact that we actually did it, because to her, the value came from the experience. From trying something new and making an effort to better ourselves.
That sentiment found its way back into my consciousness this month.
While the aftermarket lacks the extracurricular activities of our youth — I think the closest we get to sports are golf outings — it does offer its members opportunities to be involved in non-work activities.
And I believe wholeheartedly that taking advantage of these additional programs allow aftermarket business leaders to better themselves, their operations and the industry.
I think all aftermarket business leaders should attend one industry event or maintain membership in one industry organization every year.
