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What the Rubik Leader Learned from Dorothy on the Way to Oz

Leadership rarely begins with clarity. Often, it begins with confusion.

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy begins her journey in chaos. A tornado lifts her from the familiar and drops her into a strange world where nothing works the way she expects. This is the same emotional moment every leader experiences when promoted from an individual contributor to a leadership role. 


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Part 1: 2 Time-Proven Traits for Human Capital Success from 2026 Dealership Minds Summit Presenter

Bryan Arzani provides a primer for the profile assessment tools free to Dealership Minds Summit workshop attendees, made possible by NAEDA.

Part 1 in this series is based on a profile assessment conference call on May 21, 2026 by Bryan Arzani, vice president and co-founder of Results Group and president of Innermetrix North America. The following is his description of key trait indicators from research that he shared before delving into a profile assessment exercise into matching positions to a future candidate.


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AI in the Equipment Dealership: A Practical Guide to What Works, What Doesn’t & What to Look For

The industry is moving fast. But the dealers getting real value from AI aren’t chasing every trend, they’re making smarter choices about where technology helps and where their people still lead.

The industry is moving fast. But the dealers getting real value from AI aren’t chasing every trend, they’re making smarter choices about where technology helps and where their people still lead.


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Beyond Broke/Fixed: How Ag Equipment Dealers Can Secure Warranty Approvals

In an era driven by technology, documentation is paramount for reimbursement. Devon McGwin outlines the steps to move from simple service orders to robust, audit-compliant ag equipment warranty claims

Devon McGwin, development and compliance director with Warranty Consulting Services, notes that with nearly two decades of experience, he has seen the "gravy train" of simple warranty reporting disappear. 


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Daniel Surprenant

Daniel Surprenant

Daniel Surprenant has 30 years of experience in dealership training. His training company is Formation Future Inc. He is also a founding member of the Machinery Advisors Consortium.

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