STAR Part 1: 5 Steps to Building a Solid Business Strategy to Reach Your Company Goals
We’ve got a question for you. How’s business? The question is straightforward, but the answer may be anything but. To build and grow a successful company, leaders must make sure all business functions are aligned and...
4 Strategies to Save Time and Money By Hiring Right, Even In a Tough Market
Does it seem like there are “Hiring now!” ads everywhere? You’re not imagining it. As ag and feed companies gear up for the busy spring planting season, there are many open positions. Sadly, it may also seem like qualified...
Why Hiring a Business Coach Is a Smart—and Quantifiable—Investment
A colleague recently asked us for advice about hiring a business coach. Our response? “DO IT!” We started investing in coaches during our first year in business. (We’ve had three coaches to date, each with different areas...
4 Insights About Employee Engagement As You Set Goals in the New Year
We’re racing towards the beginning of a new year, so you’re probably thinking about business goals for the next 12 months. As you strategize and plan, here are four insights for a successful year ahead. Idea #1: Engaged...
Behind the Scenes with Kristen and Erin: Why the PSC Leadership Development Program Is More Effective Than Ever
As the founders of People Spark Consulting, Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies guide and support ag and feed leaders to build strong teams and thriving companies. Since leadership development is a cornerstone to lasting success,...
How to Get the Most ROI from Your Investment in Leadership Development
Have you wondered if it’s time to invest in a leadership development program to strengthen your team and move your company forward? Many ag business owners are weighing the pros and cons of such an investment since nearly...
When Done Right, Strategic Incentive Plans Help Your Team, Customers, and Company Thrive
We developed the People + Strategy Roadmap to identify areas of misalignment that curb our clients’ business success. An important aspect of this process is ensuring business systems truly support and square with the...
Sick of Wandering Around in Circles? How to Set a Straight Line to Success Part 2 of a 2-part series
In last month’s blog, we acknowledged how many times we’ve heard agribusiness owners and leaders vent their frustrations about being constantly busy but never making much headway. It’s tough! We offered two strategies—tying...
How to Move Your Business Forward in a Nice Straight Line (and Stop Wandering Around in Circles) Part 1 of a 2-part series
Do any of these frustrations sound familiar? “By the end of the day, my to-do list is longer than when I started.” “I’m constantly putting out fires and reacting to problems. I have no time to focus and strategize.” “My...