LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONT.

GPS is all about having high-quality conversations that lead to clear performance goals and regular twoway feedback. This constant flow of communications provides everyone with a full understanding of how they are doing. Here’s what’s happening right now and what you should expect:

• Goal Setting: Your Store Leader plays a pivotal role in GPS and, by now, should have connected with you to start the goal-setting process. Have you had this important conversation yet? If not, reach out to your leader to seek guidance.

• Constant Coaching: Continual feedback is key to you and your leader’s growth. It’s important to know what you are doing well and if there is anything that needs to be altered. If you haven’t received feedback from your leader, ask them for it as work happens during the day. These real-time conversations are meant to be ongoing, so don’t wait until your first quarterly check-in to discuss your goals, provide feedback, or address other concerns.

• Quarterly Check-ins: Talk to your leader to schedule your first GPS quarterly check-in around September. This meeting provides an opportunity to review your goals, leadership mindsets and operational skill sets, and share feedback with your leader. Remember, this is your time, so be prepared to openly discuss any concerns or thoughts. It may be helpful to come with any comments, questions or concerns to go over with your leader. For more details, please refer to the resource guide.

Introducing Learn-it-All Training

The next training under the model will be for all teammates and will focus on the Learn-it-All capability that builds our Stay Curious leadership mindset. In a constantly changing world, Learn-it-All training is designed to help us stay curious and acquire new knowledge and skills.

Our General Managers recently participated in the training. Now, it’s your turn. We’ll share more details about the upcoming “Learn-it-All” training in the coming weeks.

“I feel like the GPS initiative will be beneficial for all employees. Check-ins with their leaders will let them know that they have a person in their corner as they work to achieve their goals.”

— Duce

Teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

The Baxter Summer College Internship program spans eight weeks and provides a comprehensive experience, allowing college interns to gain knowledge of dealership operations. It includes shadowing experienced sales professionals, observing the sales process, spending time in service departments, and exploring various departments such as parts and office management. This year, the program expanded to include the Kansas and Colorado regions.

To enhance the learning experience, interns are divided into groups and tasked with conducting research to improve guest and employee experiences. Their findings were presented to a panel of experts on the program’s final day, composed of executives and store leaders. Our internship program aims to foster critical thinking and innovation among college interns while deepening their understanding of dealership operations. We’re already looking forward to next summer’s interns!

Omaha:

Trey Olden: Santa Clara University — Major: Business Analytics

Jackson Wright: University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Major: Marketing

Zachary Joyce: Creighton University — Major: History on Pre-Law Track

Mason Nieman: University of Nebraska-Lincoln —

Major: Business Administration

Maeve Botos: University of Kansas — Major: Accounting; Minor: Spanish

KS: Samuel Greenup: University of Kansas — Major: Business Administration

CO: Chad Chargualaf: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs — Major: Business Finance; Minor: Accounting