The 246 Leadership Academy is your knowledge center for building stronger businesses through smarter leadership, better communication, and intentional succession. Whether you’re stepping into your first professional role or preparing to hand off the business you built – this is where growth begins.
Whether you’re stepping into your first management role or preparing to transition out of a decades-long career, growth never stops. At 246 Leadership Academy, we believe leadership is a mindset—one that must be nurtured across every generation of the workforce.
This is your opportunity to level up not just your skills, but your influence. Our proven framework, created by experienced business leaders Russ and Wayne, bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
You won’t find recycled theory here. What you will find are real strategies, practical tools, and conversations that challenge your thinking—designed specifically for professionals in the trenches of real business leadership.
It’s simple. We built this academy to serve every generation in the workforce:
Fresh into the working world and eager to prove themselves. We’re here to guide them—providing the tools, mindset, and real-world insight to grow into impactful team members and future leaders.
Seasoned, wise, and nearing retirement—but unsure how to pass the torch. We help them transfer knowledge, build trust with successors, and lead their exits with confidence.
At 246 Leadership Academy, we don’t teach from textbooks—we teach from real-life experience.
Whether you’re leading a department, running a business, or preparing to take your first leadership role, our programs are built to meet you where you are. Every lesson is grounded in real-world challenges and proven strategies, not theories.
You’ll gain practical tools, fresh insights, and the confidence to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced, multi-generational workplace.
Whether you’re leading today or learning to lead tomorrow, the 246 Leadership Academy was built with you in mind.
Our programs are designed for:
No matter your title or tenure, if you’re committed to growth, this academy is your next step.
Wayne brings over 35 years of experience in parts and service operations, dealership leadership, and executive consulting. As the founder of WB Global Services, his mission is to help dealerships streamline operations, boost service profitability, and train next-gen managers through hands-on coaching and proven frameworks.
Russ is enjoying 50 years in the off-highway industry. By founding the transformational leadership network, MACKAYBEN LLC, Russ has created an impact on the start-up success of many next-generation agricultural leaders. Russ is equally at home in the OEM boardroom or the dealer breakroom, where he brings innovative solutions to the issues that dealers face.
