It’s common practice in the ag industry for a high-performing employee to rise through the ranks from truck driver or grain-bagger to become a newly minted manager. Problem is, when someone is ill-prepared for a managerial role, it spells trouble for the rest of the...

Here’s what you need to know about why—and how—to recognize your valued managers and stellar employees.

Our clients tell us again and again how challenging the hiring process can be. When you post a job opening, you might hear from lots of candidates … or a handful … or just one. No matter how many people apply, your goal is to hire the right one.

In our experience, owners and leaders often answer that question with a resounding “YES!”.  But when we dig further, we find that the rest of the team may not be as clear about where the company is going or how it plans to get there.  That’s a recipe for stagnation,...

Around this time last year, I stopped by a friend’s office to pick her up for a lunch date. I noticed a poster on the wall about the upcoming annual holiday party. “That will be fun,” I said, nodding at the sign. My friend rolled her eyes.  “It’s supposed to make...

November’s the month when we tend to give a little extra thought to generosity—how we’re helping our family, our friends, our community, even strangers. When it comes to generosity at work, research shows that giving feedback can help employees feel valued and...