TSLA387.357-7.1026%
GM77.635-0.005%
F14.075-0.105%
RIVN17.340-0.46%
CYD45.335-0.535%
HMC28.6400.75%
TM179.0752.155%
CVNA69.480-1.11%
PAG204.9954.595%
LAD339.9908.62%
AN208.7405.2%
GPI328.5409.14%
ABG224.7106.28%
SAH102.0002.27%
TSLA387.357-7.1026%
GM77.635-0.005%
F14.075-0.105%
RIVN17.340-0.46%
CYD45.335-0.535%
HMC28.6400.75%
TM179.0752.155%
CVNA69.480-1.11%
PAG204.9954.595%
LAD339.9908.62%
AN208.7405.2%
GPI328.5409.14%
ABG224.7106.28%
SAH102.0002.27%
TSLA387.357-7.1026%
GM77.635-0.005%
F14.075-0.105%
RIVN17.340-0.46%
CYD45.335-0.535%
HMC28.6400.75%
TM179.0752.155%
CVNA69.480-1.11%
PAG204.9954.595%
LAD339.9908.62%
AN208.7405.2%
GPI328.5409.14%
ABG224.7106.28%
SAH102.0002.27%


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solution-oriented
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Why solution-oriented thinking defines top-performing teams

- May 6, 2026
In high-performance business cultures, employees don't just identify problems; they come prepared with solutions. That's the core message from leadership expert Dave Anderson on the latest episode of Lessons in...
Why expectations, not technology, drive dealership performance
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Why expectations, not technology, drive dealership performance

- May 5, 2026
The car business is changing fast. Margins are tighter. AI is reshaping how dealerships hire, sell, and service customers. New franchises are struggling to hold market share. But what separates...
Why poor performers stay too long and how to fix it
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Why poor performers stay too long and how to fix it

- April 29, 2026
On this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Dave Anderson, President of LearnToLead, breaks down the 18th trait in his 21 traits for high-performance cultures: fire fast. The foundation of this trait...
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The talent factory: How to build F&I rockstars from within

- April 28, 2026
Across the country, car dealerships are increasingly facing a new problem: finding and keeping the right people on staff. As veteran employees retire and customer expectations shift, dealers are rethinking...
NADA
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How NADA’s education escalator is helping dealers build better teams in 2026

- April 22, 2026
 Dealers looking to stay competitive in today's rapidly shifting automotive landscape have one thing in common: they are investing in their people. That is the message from Camron Wilson, Vice...
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How resilient is your dealership team, really?

- April 22, 2026
According to Dave Anderson, Founder of LearnToLead and leadership expert, resiliency is not just a personal trait; it’s a cultural one. On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership's 21-traits of building...
F&I leader Evan Walters urges accountability and early deal involvement to drive sales.
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The trick top finance performers use to drive up performance 

- April 21, 2026
Sales performance continues to be shaped by new technology but that can also introduce gaps in execution and accountability that go all the way to the top. On this episode of...
peer pressure
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Utilizing peer pressure to define high-performing cultures

- April 15, 2026
  Dave Anderson, President of LearnToLead, says the most effective business cultures are defined by peer pressure to perform rather than management-driven oversight. During today’s episode of Lessons in Leadership, Anderson...
How inconsistent leadership is limiting dealership growth
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How inconsistent leadership is limiting dealership growth

- April 14, 2026
Automotive retail is known for its fast pace and entrepreneurial mindset, but sustaining high performance remains a challenge for many dealerships. Joining us on the latest episode of Training Camp...
Are your employees growing—or stagnating?
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Are your employees growing or stagnating?

- April 8, 2026
According to leadership expert Dave Anderson, high-performance cultures insist on continuous growth, creating an environment in which employees understand that their development directly impacts both personal value and organizational success.  In...


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