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Why You Need to Delegate

By Sara Hey posted on May 9, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

It’s important to provide the necessary resources and authority a person needs in order to complete the delegated task or project. If you don’t, you are simply setting them and yourself up for failure.

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3 Phrases Confident Leaders Use Every Day

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on April 20, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Inc.com

People often don't realize how the seemingly trivial things we say can significantly impact the way others perceive us.

Who Will Take Over?

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on April 9, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

More than a third of the dealers in a recent Rural Lifestyle Dealer poll say they plan to retire in the next 5 years. What about your plans and are you ready?

Dealers Share the One Change that Will Make Them More Successful

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on March 26, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Dealers share thoughts on leadership training, social media, facility expansions and the power of saying thank you.

7 Business Lessons from Inventor of E-Z- GO Golf Car, former Textron CEO

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on March 19, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Try applying these business philosophies from B.F. “Bev” Dolan, who died on Feb. 21 at the age of 91.

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Earn Employees' Trust with these 5 Habits

March 9, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Marcel Schwantes for Inc.com

One way is to trust and believe in your people first, without making them earn your trust.

Developing Your Leadership Voice

March 2, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Amy Jen Su for Harvard Business Review

Bring your voices of character, context, clarity, curiosity, and connection as the moment or situation warrants. You will increase your inner confidence and resilience and inspire the confidence of others.

Dealer-to-Dealer: Are Your Skills Lacking?

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on January 26, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

As the rural lifestyle market grows and the equipment and the customer base evolves, a dealer asks this question: What is a gentle way to tell an owner that his skill set is not to the level needed to keep a dealership moving ahead?

Takeaways from Bob Clements International's Management Boot Camp

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on January 15, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Bob Clements International Management Boot Camp is underway in Kansas City this week. Here are some highlights to help you evaluate yourself as a manager and develop processes that lead to profitability.

Dealership of the Year

Ewald Kubota: Maintaining a 'Family Atmosphere' in a Multi-Store Dealership

By Kim Schmidt posted on January 4, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

John Ewald, owner of Ewald Kubota, shares how his store visits help him identify issues and develop the skills of individual team members. Ewald Kubota is Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2017 Dealership of the Year in the multi-store category.

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.