TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
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leadership development

Dave Anderson explains why selective hiring is key to building a high-performing business culture and protecting your company’s long-term success.

Building a high-performing culture starts with selective hiring

- December 24, 2025
A high-performing culture is the foundation of success for all businesses. However, culture doesn't happen by accident—it must be carefully curated and consistently maintained. Today, Dave Anderson, leadership expert and...
ituational leade­rship represents a style­ that emphasizes adapting one's approach to match the nee­ds and readiness of staff members.

How situational leade­rship can elevate your entire team

- January 11, 2024
In the e­ver-changing world of leade­rship, it is evident that one approach cannot e­ffectively suit all situations. The ability to adapt and customize­ leadership styles base­d on the distinctive nee­ds...
While always maintaining humility and charisma, Lee Iacocca transformed the auto industry and encouraged dealers to cultivate innovation.

5 lessons learned from Lee Iacocca’s insights on leadership and innovation

- December 25, 2023
While most people have heard of innovation gurus of today such as Tesla’s Elon Musk, some may not know about one of the most prominent icons in the auto industry...
While managers set broad goals for their department, mentors takes a personalized approach by tailoring opportunities to each employee.

The mentorship mindset: how effective leaders nurture the growth of their teams

- December 18, 2023
For dealership managers and executives, getting top talent in place is only half the battle for driving sales and boosting profits. Sharp leaders realize that success comes from developing people...
service advisor

5 focused strategies to bring a wayward service advisor back in line

- December 14, 2023
In the automotive realm, the salespeople are superstars, capable of selling big-ticket items. In most dealerships, however, the service advisor is responsible for generating more gross profit every month than...
One of the more important actions to take while being agile is the ability to make quick decisions under pressure

Agile mindset: automotive leadership during disruptive times

- November 27, 2023
The car dealership business demands flexibility of thought and action. We’ll use agility to describe the ability to see a potential problem as an opportunity instead of a threat. Let’s...
Four strategies to develop your problem solving skills and become an expert at navigating challenging situations at your dealership.

Why creative problem solving is the secret ingredient to overcoming business challenges

- October 11, 2023
One of the more pressing issues facing dealerships today is navigating the numerous challenges they face, including changing consumer behavior, new OEM agreements, rising competition, and technological disruption. So, it's understandable that...
There is no doubt Mark Cuban is a very busy entrepreneur, but he has obviously found a way to get everything done and manage his time right.

Try Mark Cuban’s daily routine to elevate your work habits

- August 1, 2023
Most people know Mark Cuban as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and an investor on the hit reality TV series Shark Tank on ABC. What many are unaware of,...
Mary Barra is a prime example of a C-suite executive who has utilized inclusive leadership practices to drive meaningful change.

How GM CEO Mary Barra uses inclusive leadership to drive change

- July 27, 2023
Mary Barra is undoubtedly one of the greatest female pioneers in the automotive industry and was deservedly inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2023. She began her automotive...
If you don't innovate, you’ll almost certainly be left behind. Many of the mighty have fallen and not lived to tell the tale.

To innovate or procrastinate — That is the question

- June 15, 2023
It may sound like heresy, but Henry Ford was a procrastinator. “I need a faster horse.” That was the consumer mantra when the early automobile market was still elite. People didn’t...


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