Rod Shegem

Rod Shegem is a seasoned business executive with over a decade of professional leadership experience. He is knowledgeable in many areas including management, marketing strategy, negotiation, and team-building. His experience with these skills combined with his passion for racing, and cars in general, has allowed him to find great success within the automotive industry.

Road trips at any time of the year is an adventure in itself. You know the saying “it’s not always about the destination but about the journey itself” or something along those lines? I think that applies to a road trip. So whether you are planning a road trip for next week or next year, there are some essential items you’ll want to consider taking with you to make your trip an epic one.

Whether you are using your carry-on bag as your main bag for your trip or packing extra items in the event your luggage ends up on the wrong plane, there are some items you need to be aware of that you cannot have in your carry-on luggage. If you plan on bringing any of the following items, you will need to find an alternative or if you absolutely need it, store it in checked luggage.

With the auto industry rapidly changing due to new technology like self-driving cars and electric motors, auto shows are beginning to play a significant role. Leaders of the motor world are coming together at these eight auto shows to unveil the latest and greatest advancements in the field of cars.

Blowing a tire while driving is frustrating. The driver must pull over to the shoulder so that he or she can replace it with a spare. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to change a flat tire. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), nearly one out of every five drivers don’t know how to change a flat tire. Whether it’s on a car, truck or SUV, however, replacing one is a straightforward process that most drivers can do themselves.

While most employees in business establishments receive a yearly review, the feedback they receive from these meetings may not always be the most beneficial for the duration of the entire year if they are not met with on a regular basis. However, if employees receive consistent feedback and coaching, it could greatly impact growth and improvement, both for the individual and the company as a whole.

Working in a collaborative environment requires not only creation and innovation, but patience, respect, and communication. Combining these elements can take a toll on a group if there is not a strong leader to assist the team. Too many leaders demand respect from their employees right off the bat and oversee everyday tasks with little or no involvement in the group.

When you heard the word “race”, what comes to mind is some form of competition, whether it is running, biking, driving, swimming, and so on. The first automotive race was a bit different, however, in that it actually wasn’t a race.

Not long after the creation of the gasoline-fueled internal-combustion engine in the 1880s, humanity concocted the idea of organizing an automobile competition. The first organized competition was a reliability test, held in 1894 from Paris to Rouen, France.

The fully certified, fully street-legal limited edition DIME Racing GT is a beautiful sight to see. Based off the 2017 AMG GT, the DIME GT was designed and engineered around the upgraded 745 horsepower engine. Featuring a DIME Racing designed and engineered suspension, aero package, wheels, and cooling package, the combined performance enhancements created an exclusive track-capable experience that was developed from DIME’s broad knowledge and participation in a multitude of racing series.

Every organization, whether it is a business, a workgroup, or a class project, has a boss. A leader within the group is less frequent. Depending on which one guides the group will ultimately decide what will be achieved and how. So, what is the difference between the two?