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Farm CEO: Women farm executives
“Women are showing up in business, and what they are doing is working. It should be seen as a model for all of us.”

Farm CEO: Develop leaders, not labourers
Allowing people to safely struggle is good. Let them know you are there for support, but they’re expected to figure it out and get it done

Farm CEO: The complete farm executive

Farm CEO: Culture matters
Are you paying attention to the culture of your farm or farm business?

Become a farm CEO: Why make the shift?
Executive-level behaviour is good for both the farm and farmer

Leader development versus the quick fix
Management without leadership is like tightening a nut with no wrench on the bolt head

Leader effectiveness meets the leader
Good leadership points you in the direction of building a successful business

Characteristics of highly effective leadership
Part two in a series on leadership

Six traits of highly effective leadership
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Leader effectiveness deconstructed
Leadership matters most in tough times ... Will we have what it takes when we need it most?
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