Leadership
Instead of writing down these big audacious goals, Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author, has better advice: Set micro goals.
From 2020 to 2021, Susan Weaver Ford gained 8,900 neighbors, as the population of her county jumped 4%. “I used to farm fields that now have 40 houses,” she says. “The city is meeting us pretty quick.”
“Our CEO will always be the Chief Risk Officer – a task it is irresponsible to delegate,” says American investor Warren Buffett.
In farming and in life, success can be defined in endless ways. Five farmers share their perspective.
As the leader, you can make these sessions productive and easy with a few tips.
Learn her career path, how she synthesizes data and her best leadership lessons.
For 2023, set your sights on achieving your goals. Start with something small, and you will be amazed how dreams inspire dreams.
Little steps can ease frustration and improve communication on your farm.
To boost employee retention, farms need leaders who can effectively inspire and guide others. The job often requires its leaders to possess a handful of characteristics not necessarily used on other areas of the farm.
Jackie Applegate began her journey in 1992 as the only female chemist at a Bayer manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Mo. Since then, she’s held a variety of global roles.