Corvette has remained an icon after 54 years. Uniquely American, it?s a symbol of independence, exuberance and driving pleasure. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V symbolizes all of these things and bares more than a resemblance to its legendary landlocked brother. It displays strikingly precise styling cues. From the signature Corvette ?Cove? tooled into the hull to the authentic Corvette emblems to the power wing windshield to the rear taillight design used for through-hull ventilation down to the authentic Corvette rims on the custom Corvette trailer.

The Cove.

No longer just a place on the lake where you hang out in your boat, the Corvette ?Cove? is the at-a-glance characteristic that makes the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V unmistakable. Taken from the C6 design, the cove is uniquely Corvette whether showcased on land or water.

Windows that roll.

Malibu engineers paid homage to the thrill of the open road by incorporating windows that roll down into the power wing windshield.

What?s under the hood?

The Corvette-styled closed bow becomes impressively functional as the bow hood opens to reveal LED lighting, a dual subwoofer high powered stereo system and specific storage centers.

Corvette, even on the inside.

The moment you take your place in the authentic Corvette driver?s seat, you will be at command central of the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V. Everything is at your fingertips, from the keyless start with security code activation to the Malibu in-dash LCD and two banks of multiplexed switches with built-in LCD screens. The servo-driven Medallion gauges peek out from the low-brow dash and can be dimmed to three different brightness settings. The feeling of fingertip control is as immediate as you put your hands on the sure-grip performance steering wheel.

Whether you are in the authentic Corvette driver?s seat, the passenger?s seat or the console-split rear lounge, you will feel the comfort of the plush, 38-ounce Duraguard vinyl seamed with French stitching. Anodized aluminum cup holders, carbon fiber accents, theater-style LED interior lighting are standards that enhance the luxury of this extraordinary boat. The 8-speaker Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Stereo System enables you to create the ultimate, heart pounding, Corvette experience.

Same heart, same soul.

To maintain the legendary Corvette performance and renowned speed the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V is available in both Z06 and Coupe packages. The Z06 delivers the same power as the car with 505 horse power and 470 lb.-ft. of torque from the exclusive LS7 Corvette engine. The powerful 400 horsepower Hammerhead 383 engine makes its home in the Coupe.

Malibu engineers understand that the heart and soul of any Corvette, land or water, is the engine. With a nod to its importance, they have incorporated a clear, Lexan door designed to showcase the LS7 engine, visible when you open the Corvette Z06 boat?s rear storage hatches. Twenty-four bright red LEDs showcase this powerful performer.

What does GM say?

When asked about the new Corvette boat from Malibu Gene Reamer, Director of Trademark and licensing for General Motors, had this to say. ?Once again Malibu Boats did an excellent job capturing Corvette styling cues and introducing innovative features, which is consistent with Corvette the sports car.? A big smile came over his face and he added, ??they made this boat go really fast, too!?

Complete with custom trailer.

No Corvette boat would be complete without a perfectly matched trailer. Malibu engineers have designed this exclusive tandem axel trailer to incorporate all the special details that say Corvette including official Corvette or Z06 wheels, depending on the model. The trailer is just another flawless rendition of Corvette design elements that shows off this very special boat as only Malibu could.

The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V Boat?s unmatched style, unbridled power, precise technology, global awareness and aggressive modern muscle will certainly make its owners proud and continue its legendary status on the water. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V will be sold in limited production through authorized, participating Malibu Boats dealerships throughout North America.

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Images

http://www.flickr.com/photos/malibuboats/sets/72157603225218888/

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUr9sFD0uS4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FEEDei3x6Q

Malibu Blog Entries

http://malibuboats.blogspot.com/2007/11/malibu-corvette-boat-unveiled.html

http://malibuboats.blogspot.com/2007/10/gm-visits-malibu-boats-for-peek-at.html

http://malibuboats.blogspot.com/2007/10/rumor-confirmation-corvette-boat-is_02.html

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Coupe Features:

Coved Corvette Styled Hull
383 Hammerhead Engine (400hp)
Corvette High-back Seats
Corvette Styled Hood
Corvette Styled Rear Vents (through-hull ventilation)
Stainless Steel Corvette-style Exhaust Tips
Multiplexed Switches
8-Speaker Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Stereo System
Keyless Ignition (coded)
Shift-by-wire Throttle System
Stainless Steel Underwater Gear
Custom Corvette Flag Embroidered Cover
Depth Finder
(2) Seat Heaters
3-Outlet Heater
LED Interior Lighting
LED Underwater Lights
Power Wing Windshield
Dual Fuel Fills
Corvette Flag Emblems
Corvette Signature Emblems
Corvette Trailer w/Corvette Wheels

Z06 Features:

LS7 Engine (505hp)
Z06 Emblems
Z06 Trailer w/Z06 Wheels
Two-tone Dash
Two-tone Interior
Clear Lexan Engine Hatch Lit by 24 Red LEDs

Options:

Illusion XS Wakeboard Tower
Pull Up Cleats
Patented Power Wedge

Available Gelcoat Colors

Black, Arctic White, Velocity Yellow, Victory Red, Stratosphere Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Atomic Orange Metallic

Available Vinyl Colors

Titanium Gray, Red, Cashmere, Linen or Black. Black accent available on the Z06 only.

Specifications

Length: 20′ 6″

Beam: 93.5″

Corvette car owners looking for Cray custom wheels can now utilize the on line http://www.craywheels.com configurator to test fit wheels on their Corvettes.

“The configurator we built enables a true visual representation of Cray wheels on Corvette motor cars,” says Terence Scheckter, President of Cray Corvette Wheels, “The Cray Wheels configurator has been designed exclusively for Corvette’s.”

How does the Corvette wheels configurator work? The user selects the Corvette vehicle type (Corvette C5 and Corvette C6 are vehicle options on the Cray Wheels configurator), the vehicle color, the Cray wheel style and finish. The result gives the user an excellent visual representation of Cray custom wheels on Corvette motor cars.

Cray Wheels offers the Scorpion and Manta Wheels, available in staggered sizes ranging from 17 inch to 20 inch. The wheels are available in hyper silver, gloss black and chrome finishes. The wheels have been designed to complement the performance and racing aesthetic of Corvette’s. “As beautiful as the Corvette may be, a set of Cray custom wheels can make all the difference to the look of your Corvette,” says Scheckter.

Why Cray Corvette Wheels? Cray Wheels are designed exclusively for Corvettes. Corvette Wheels have large diameters and very wide widths and are notoriously difficult for fitting aftermarket wheels. Cray Wheels was born out of the need to change this. Cray Wheels embody more than 20 years of design experience and have been engineered to fit Corvette’s perfectly. To ensure a smooth ride, all Cray Corvette wheels are created to be hub centric and are made to the tightest tolerances. Also, Cray wheels are engineered to accept the original Corvette center cap and are designed to take the original Corvette air sensor. “When it comes to custom wheels for Corvette, Cray has the perfect fit,” says Terence Scheckter, president of Cray Wheels, “all wheels are hand assembled and built to Cray’s exacting specifications”

The Cray Corvette wheel configurator has had a great response from customers. It provides a great visual platform on which to test fit Crays custom aftermarket wheels on Corvette’s.

Prices of Cray wheels vary from $ 300 – $ 650 and are available now. For a dealer near you, call

1888-631-7058 or visit Cray Wheels on the web at http://www.craywheels.com/. Cray Corvette dealers are located throughout North America and worldwide, including Discount Tire Direct on the web at http://www.discounttiredirect.com/.

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SmokinVette.com a Corvette Forum operated by Corvette enthusiasts for Corvette enthusiast would like to announce after nearly 2 months in development the first ever Corvette Yellow Pages has gone live. SmokinVette.com is a Corvette Forum that creates a fun non political environment for Corvette owners and enthusiast to share ideas, views, product reviews, technical, Q&A and much more. SmokinVette.com is open to all Corvette generations from C1 to C5 and C6′s. Registration is FREE and gives the Corvette enthusiast unlimited forum post’s and photo uploads in our “Vette Gallery”, a collection of Corvettes photos uploaded from Corvette owners around the world, giving them the ability to showcase their stock or modified Corvette. While visiting SmokinVette.com that guest has access to a wide selection of product advertisers some of the most recent to join the proud Smokin family include Gold River Auto Body, Vararam Industries, Speed Lingerie, Yank Performance Converters, STS Turbo, Vertical Doors, Inc., and Spring Mountain Motorsports.

SmokinVette.com made the official launch of the first ever Corvette Yellow Pages on December 6, 2007. A comprehensive yet easy to navigate Corvette/Automotive business directory. Parts, Dealers, Tuners, Body Shops and more can sign up for a FREE business listing or take advantage of one of our sponsor listings. At the same the auto enthusiast is able to quickly access product and service vendors with ease. Part of what makes this Corvette/Automotive business directory so unique is its easy to use search function. Within a couple clicks, a user is able to find professional’s any where within the nation. Visit the SmokinVette.com Corvette Yellow Pages here.

SmokinVette.com would like to congratulate the winner of our first ever “Smokin Contest”, a virtual car show that is free to enter, participants share a few photos and description of their stock or modified Corvette. November’s winner of a Snow Performance water/methanol kit was awarded to Tim Maharrey from Decatur Indiana with his 2001 Chevrolet C5 Corvette with a 408 stroked motor and single turbo. We would also like to thank all the other participants who took part of this contest.

Now for the month of December SmokinVette.com will have a much larger contest with many more Corvette parts we are giving away, ranging from winners choice of a Corsa exhaust system, Speed Lingerie Bra, Billet Grill and so much more. A press release and news letter (to registered members) will be sent out during next few days with full details, so stay tuned. If you have not registered with the SmokinVette.com corvette forum please take a few minutes and register today.

Last but not least the SmokinVette.com corvette forum staff would like to thank Corvette Enthusiast magazine for the article on page 13 of February 2008 issue that just hit the stands.

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The name Malibu Corvette Limited Sport-V always suggested that this Malibu boat wouldn?t be available forever. That time has come. The last Corvette boat has motored off the assembly line and this storied production run is officially over. Nearly two years and 50 boats later, the Malibu Corvette Limited Sport-V has earned the awards and World-renowned recognition befitting a cultural icon. And while a few production Corvette boats are available at select Malibu Boats dealerships, most of these boats have found homes. Those owners have their rare piece of Americana as well as the satisfaction that comes with obtaining a true collectors item.

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Produced from December 2007 through November 2009, the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V was the fastest production towboat ever created. The Corvette truly embodied Malibu Boats ?Pushing Limits? mantra. The 505hp Corvette LS7 came standard in the Z06 Edition Malibu Corvette pushed the success of this Malibu boat even further. But this innovative performance machine is more than power and speed.

Dubbed, ?the Corvette that runs on water,? this Malibu boat is truly a Corvette. It was not just styled after the C6 Corvette. Every part of this vessel screams Corvette. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V was the epitome of Corvette Americana with a long list of powerfully innovative features. A Patented Power Wing Windshield, authentic Corvette high-back seats, an 8-speaker Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, rear vents styled after the Corvette taillights and designed for through-hull ventilation, the signature Corvette ?Cove? and a hood modeled after the car, which opened to reveal a specific storage center and the core of the stereo system.

While in production the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V earned Trailers Boats Magazine?s Excellence in Design Award as well as the attention of automotive and marine media around the world. This boat was not some hokey adaptation, the Malibu Corvette Boat was a real Corvette and the amazing reaction it received befitted such a boat.

While the acclaimed Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V is no longer being built, there are a small number of Malibu Boats Dealerships who have a Malibu Vet on display. If you never experienced the Malibu Corvette Boat in person stop by and take a look at this performance water sports machine up close and personal. Or drop by one of the Malibu Boats Factories to witness the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V each plant has. You?ve got to see it to believe it. For more information on locating a Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V near you email Chris Crysdale (chrisc(at)malibuboats(dot)com).

About Malibu Boats: Build the best boat possible, give boat owners the best value and enjoy the workplace. Since Malibu Boats’ inception in 1982 the mission has been this simple. On the journey from building 100 custom ski boats a year in a small shop, to their standing as the world’s number one selling wakeboard and water ski boats, Malibu has become an exemplary American boat company.

Visit the Malibu Boats blog and keep in touch with Malibu Boats on Twitter and Facebook.

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SmokinVette.com a Corvette Forum operated by Corvette enthusiasts for Corvette enthusiast would like to announce its largest Corvette Parts Give-A-Way yet. SmokinVette.com is a Corvette Forum that creates a fun non political environment for Corvette owners and enthusiast to share ideas, views, product reviews, technical, Q&A and much more. SmokinVette.com is open to all Corvette generations from C1 to C5 and C6′s. Registration is FREE and gives the Corvette enthusiast unlimited forum post’s and photo uploads in our “Vette Gallery”, a collection of Corvettes photos uploaded from Corvette owners around the world, giving them the ability to showcase their stock or modified Corvette. While visiting SmokinVette.com that guest has access to a wide selection of product advertisers some of the most recent to join the proud Smokin family include Diablo Sport, HiTek Hot Rods, Sports Car Driving Experience, Custom Center Caps and Millennium Plus.

SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum has launched as of December 10, 2007 its largest Smokin Contest ever. Giving away more Corvette Parts to winning participants of the Christmas/New Year Virtual Car show. This contest is free and open to all registered members of SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum with a Stock or Modified Corvette, any generation.

To participate in this contest register for Free by clicking here, then visit the forum and share a few photos and brief description of your stock or modified Corvette. That’s it! On January 10, 2008 the contest ends and winners will be announced. Judged on simply photo’s and their description of their Corvette.

Visit SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum today and enter into this months contest.

Here are this Months Prizes:

1st Place: Corsa Performance Exhaust system for 1986 or newer C4, C5, C6 and 1990 – 1995 ZR1 Corvette. (Sponsored by Corsa Performance)

2nd Place: Speed Lingerie Bra for a C4, C5 or C6

(Sponsored by Speed Lingerie)

3rd Place: C5 or C6 Car Cover

(Sponsored by Southern Car Parts)

4th Place: US Speedo C6 Gauge Covers

(Sponsored by US Speedo)

5th Place: C6 Billet Grill

(Sponsored by Corvette Clinic)

6th Place: Kenny Bell Boost-A-Pump

(Sponsored by Kenny Bell)

7th Place: C6 Screens

(Sponsored by Late Model Speed)

8th Place: 1 Year Subscription to Corvette Enthusiast Magazine

(Sponsored by Corvette Enthusiast Magazine)

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SmokinVette.com an Corvette Forum and club operated by Corvette enthusiasts for Corvette enthusiast has spent the last eight months building up two heavily modified 2005 Corvettes to spearhead the “SmokinVette.com” brand name. SmokinVette.com is a Corvette Forum that creates a fun non political environment for Corvette owners and enthusiast to share ideas, views, product reviews, technical, Q&A and much more. SmokinVette.com is open to all Corvette generations from C1 to C5 and C6′s. Registration is free and gives the Corvette enthusiast unlimited forum post’s and photo uploads in our “Vette Gallery”, a collection of Corvettes photos uploaded from Corvette owners around the world, giving them the ability to showcase their stock or modified Corvette! While visiting SmokinVette.com that guest has access to a wide selection of product advertisers some of the most recent to join the proud Smokin family include Ecklers, TriStarPerformance.com, and Dynamic Tuning Solutions.

During the research development stage on our two 2005 Corvettes projects, we had contacted product vendors from around the globe, analyzing carefully which direction we wanted to go, which direction would create the largest “WOW” factor. With regards to our Silver 2005 Supercharged C6 Corvette that was heavily modified we needed some impressive braking power. After all what good is all that power, if you can’t stop when you need to? We carefully researched a number of companies and at the end of the day had decided with AP Racing. What made the difference was the personal touch the company offered, backed by impressive product, engineering team and equally impressive executive team.

AP Racing is no stranger to impressive brake components, then pulled our Silver 05 Vette into their Orange County, California facility at which time they started their process of designing and fitment for the C6 Corvette set up. At the end of the day AP Racing went with a lightweight 6 piston caliber on the front and a 4 piston caliber for the rear. AP Racing 362mm x 32mm rotors where used in the front and AP Racing 356mm x 26mm for the rear rotors. Brake pads that where used was no other than Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound, a high friction brake pad for race pad stopping power that offered excellent grip — from cold to over 1300

SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum is proud to announce the start of the 2010 Give-A-Way Contest season! SmokinVette.com, is the largest privately owned Corvette forum that has also been recently featured on Spike TV?s Powerblock, Speed Channels Super Cars Exposed, Jay Leno’s Garage and SEMA three years straight.

SmokinVette.com Corvette forum is well known for its massive Give-A-Ways/Contests. The backbone to SmokinVette.com is its Corvette forum that was started over three and a half years ago with the intent to offer Corvette enthusiast from around the globe a non political, safe and knowledge rich environment that they can call home. Some of the features that compliment the forum is a massive Corvette photo library, Corvette articles, video?s and best of all? an incredible line up of the industry?s best Vendors. These same vendors from time to time sponsor Corvette parts to SmokinVette to be used as prizes for various Give-A-Way/Contests.

The first major contest of 2010 has been sponsored by Vossen Wheels out of Miami, FL. Vossen Wheels has recently launched the new Monoblock VVS-087 which is an exclusive Corvette wheel that will become available during the next thirty days. The VVS-087 wheel will be available in three different finishes: (1) Matte Silver with Stainless Lip, (2) Matte Black Machined Face with Stainless Lip and (3) Matte Black Center with Gloss Black Lip and Machined Pinstripe.

The Give-A-Way/Contest consist of Corvette owners posting an image of their Corvette and brief write up of why they should be one of three winners to receive a complete set of Vossen Wheels new Monoblock VVS-087 Corvette wheel! To view wheels or complete contest rules CLICK HERE.

About Vossen Wheels:

With over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, Vossen Wheels has finally filled the void for those who are looking for a high quality one-piece wheel. With sizes ranging from 19″ to 22″ and widths up to 11″, Vossen Wheels has designed its models to target the luxury automotive community with their versatile fitments and styles. All Vossen Wheels feature a stainless steel lip up to 4″ inches deep that give each wheel that highly sought after multi-piece look while still being light weight. All Vossen Wheels offer tire pressure sensor capability and clearance for most high performance brake upgrades. Each Vossen Wheel is backed by a two-year manufacturer’s warranty, which proves that we stand behind our product 100%. Vossen Wheels are the perfect accessory for those who are looking to stand out in a crowd, while also maintaining comfort and proper style.

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SmokinVette.com, a Huntington Beach, CA privately owned Corvette Forum, would like to announce our completion of Stage II web design. The site was designed by Corvette enthusiasts for the Corvette enthusiast. The sites intended purpose is to showcase and provide answers to your every day questions regarding Corvette maintenance, technical, aftermarket upgrades, product review, do it yourself guides, performance vendors and much more.

Corvette owners are able to register for a free profile where they can post or answer questions, upload their “SmokinVette” photos and video’s into our Vette Gallery. This “Corvette forum is open to all generations of Corvettes” including: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and Z06 Corvettes. Once registered within minutes a complete profile can be set up showcasing the owners Corvette.

SmokinVette.com has two main project Corvettes: #1 is a 2005 Z51 Automatic transmission. This car has received a complete make over that includes:

Lingenfelter/Starcraft Hood, Rear Fascia, Chin Spoiler and Side skirts, AP Racing Big Brake kit, Magnuson Super Charger, B&B Bullet’s, B&B X Pipe, Lowered, Z06 Quarter Panels, Black Powder Coated Z06 Wheels, Bilstein Sport Shocks,170 thermostat, Nology “Hotwires”, Lingenfelter Air Intake, Custom Tune by Haddad Motorsports, Boston Pro 60 6 1/2″ 2 way w/1″ Alloy dome tweeters (front speakers), Boston SL 65 2 way 6 1/2″ (rear speakers), 2 JL Audio 10″ subs in custom made box, Alpine PDX 600 Watt Amp (powering front speakers) & Alpine PDX 1000 Watt Amp (powering the rear subs).

This Corvette is nearly ninety percent complete and dyno’d with current modifications at 489 HP / 490 TQ. Upcoming modifications include performance suspension, Snow Performance water/methanol injection, Meziere electric water pump, Kooks 1 7/8″ headers and 3″ X Pipe.

Our #2 Corvette is also a 2005 Z51 yet is a manual transmission. This car is getting a professionally built naturally aspirated engine built by Air Flow Research and Haddad Motorsports. Our goal is to achieve 500-550 RWHP naturally aspirated.

To view a complete list modifications and to view photos visit our Corvette Forum.

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I recently received a comment with some very good questions, and I wanted to address them.

The comment is: Don’t you also think that some employees are going to act the same no matter what you say to them?

Do you think this would work for an employee who has been working for awhile, receiving the “negative” feedback, such as, “You need to pick up the pace, you’re slacking.” or “You keep making mistakes, don’t you know what you’re doing?”

What if you decide to try and change an employee using this method and you try for awhile using statements like, “You’re a real asset to the team. I can depend on you to keep busy” etc. But they don’t change and you end up having to let them go? Couldn’t this make an already difficult task, even more difficult?

Answers

First question is concerning weather employees will act the same no matter what you say. While it is true there are some employees it seems refuse to change, the reality is in all my years experience, I never met an employee who deep down didn’t want to be the best employee he or she could be.

Sometimes employees don’t change because they’ve given up. Sometimes they don’t change because they are trying to undermine the managers authority. In most cases though an employee’s refusal to change is simply due to the fact that they’ve lost their sense of purpose, and don’t understand how they make a difference within the company or don’t know how to change.

I once had a person on my team who continually fell below company goals. When this happens there are three issues to address. 1) doe the employee know what the goals are? 2) does the employee have the skills / training necessary to meet those goals? 3) does the employee have the tools necessary to meet those goals? If all three of these are true, there’s only one reason they’re not meeting the goals, they don’t want to.

What was intrigued me about this employee was that he seemed like a very decent individual who wanted to be a good employee, and yet he was not meeting the goals.

When I monitored his performance and worked with him, he did everything right and was able to meet company goals. It was when he was on his own that he didn’t. I pulled him into my office one day and asked him why he wasn’t doing the best he could when I wasn’t watching him and interestingly enough, he didn’t know. He knew he could do it, he just didn’t when I wasn’t there, but he said he wanted to. In his case, I could tell there was simply something in his subconscious that was causing him to self sabotage.

I took him through an exercise in which I essentially linked poor performance with negatives like failing as a father, failing as a grandfather, and not being someone his wife and kids could look up to. I then helped him link good performance with freedom, feelings of accomplishment, feelings of being a good role model, someone his family could be proud of etc. The next day he met the company goals and did so until I left the company some months later.

The secret is to know a person well enough to know what drives them and then to use the right techniques with the right people. There will be more posted in this blog as I get time so that my readers will have an assortment of motivation techniques to chose from.

Second Question

Do you think this would work for an employee who has been working for awhile, receiving the “negative” feedback, such as, “You need to pick up the pace, you’re slacking.” or “You keep making mistakes, don’t you know what you’re doing?”

The answer is an astounding YES! I can’t tell you how many teams I took over where everyone on the team was in danger of losing their jobs they knew it, and the supervisor was very negative toward the team. Within about ten days I was able to turn these teams around to become the number one to number two teams in our offices. Part of what I did to turn the team around was to catch them doing something good, and then tell them how much I appreciated them doing it. I would also add words like and I’m so glad I can always count on you to… You get the idea.

Warning!!! It is very important that if you are taking over a team, you meet with them one on one before anything else and find out what their goals are and what drives them. Misreading someone and trying to motivate a person using the wrong rewards can backfire. I’ll try to write more on this subject down the road.

Third Question

What if you decide to try and change an employee using this method and you try for awhile using statements like, “You’re a real asset to the team. I can depend on you to keep busy” etc. But they don’t change and you end up having to let them go? Couldn’t this make an already difficult task, even more difficult?

This can be a problem if you are lying to them. If someone is consistently late and you walk up to them one day and say it’s so nice to know I can always count you you to be on time, they’ll just think they’ve pulled the wool over your eyes. However, if they are consistently late except for today, and you walk up to them and say “I really appreciate you being here on time today. It really makes everyone on the team look better and I know that from now on I can continue to count on you to be on time.” A statement like this will cause the employee to try much harder to be on time than to say something sarcastically like “Nice to see you made it on time today.” Of course if someone is consistently late, there may be a good reason for this and unless that reason is resolved they will continue to be late.

If you have an employee who consistently fails to meet company standards and you have worked with them and they have worked with you, but they just can’t make it, believe me, they are not enjoying their job because no one likes to fail and they may be looking for a job somewhere else, or hoping you’ll let them go so they can find something they can be successful in. More on this later if when I get time.

I’ll just wrap it up by saying a good manager never has to let anyone go for performance reasons. I had people quit from my team because they knew they would never make it, and I even talked people into quitting so they could find work elsewhere, but I only fired two people in a five year period and it wasn’t for performance, it was for breaking company rules.

In summary, find different motivation theories that work with different people learn what works with what types, and always be positive for best results.

For more great motivation strategies to empower your employees, visit: motivation theory.

The 1967 Corvette can be considered the very best Corvette Sting Ray that was ever built. It was the smoothest running Sting Ray to have hit the market and one of the best looking cars of its era.

Several slight changes were made for this type: 5 slightly smaller fender vents were seen at the front of the 1967 as compared to the 3 larger fenders from the previous models and flat-finish rockers without the ribbing showed a lower, less bulky exterior. A new single backup light was placed above the license plate which made the 1967 model a unique Sting Ray. Slotted Rally wheels (6 inches) with chrome or metallic silver beauty rings and lug nuts covered by chrome caps replaced the traditional wheel covers of the previous models. Modifications made in the interior was minimal; the upholstery was revised and the position of the handbrake was moved from underneath the dash or in the middle of the seats of the car.

Only twenty units of the 1967 Corvette were produced that had an L88 engine.

With amazing features such as a hotter cam, aluminum radiator, stratospheric 12.5:1 compression, small-diameter flywheel and a single massive Holley four-barrel carburetor, it produced an astounding 560 bhp at 6,400 rpm. The downside of this superb trait, though, is that the fuel needed for this engine is the 103-octane racing fuel that is selectively available. Furthermore, the L88 engine needed to have additional parts to be infused in the car; namely, the Positraction, heavy-duty suspension and power brakes, as well as, the RPO C48. This even made the car more costly that it already was.

MT Editor at Large Arthur St. Antoine pits Chevy’s awesome “Blue Devil” — the Corvette ZR1 — against its toughest adversary yet: a Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet. Shot By: Jim Gleason & Terren Lin Edited By: Jim Gleason Read the story here: www.motortrend.com

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