Tag Archives Leadership
How to develop leadership presence
Executive decisions: what and when to delegate on the farm
When everyone is working at capacity and delegating isn’t an option, what’s a busy farmer to do?
What makes a leader?
What makes an effective leader? Historically, many thought the deciding factor was being male. They were wrong
What leadership means in the field (literally)
The effects of having more women leaders in ag could be economically significant for both the industry and at the farm level
You don’t have to be a people person to be a good leader
Follow these basic tips to polish your leadership skills
How to develop a leader’s mindset at every stage of your career
Summer Series: Leadership looks different at every stage of your farm career. And the stories you hear, the ones you seek out or the ones you tell yourself all effect how you lead
Can slowing down farm succession really work?
Summer Series: Designating more time to the farm transition process can mean less stress and more choices
VIDEO: How to go from managing to mentoring
Summer Series: How you lead matters. Subtle but powerful shifts in your leadership style can make a world of difference to your employees and, consequently, to your farm business
Leaders need support, too
Today’s ag leaders shoulder a heavy mental and emotional load. Despite their stoic leadership skills team members must remember that sometimes their leader needs support, too
Great farm leaders have dirt under their fingernails
Agriculture has had its share of great leaders. But what happens to the industry when the leadership pool starts to dry up?