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...
Build a Strong, Resilient Company by Investing in Your Senior Leaders
We’ve all heard about the importance of having strong managers and supervisors at any company. Thanks to countless key findings—like how 70% of the variance between a lousy culture and a strong culture is the knowledge,...
Succession Planning #3: 4 Steps for Preparing a High-Performing Employee to Take Over a Legacy Role
If succession planning is on your mind, you’re in the right place. This topic is so important we’ve dedicated three blogs to helping you navigate this time of transition. We’ve previously discussed how to honor a legacy...
Succession Planning #2: When Incumbent Employees Retire, It’s Time to Define—Or Redefine—Key Roles
Welcome to our second blog post about succession planning—a hot topic that repeatedly came up at last year’s NGFA Country Elevator Conference. Attendees told us they needed guidance on moving their company forward when it...
Succession Planning #1: How to Honor Long-Term Employees AND Make Changes for the Future
When we attended NGFA’s 2023 Country Elevator Conference, we asked participants to tell us about their HR pain points, as well as the trends and themes they were tracking. Since succession planning came up time and again as...
Setting Business Goals for the Year? First, Ask These 3 Questions
As a business leader, you’re probably thinking a lot about your company’s goals for the year ahead. Great—and, as we remind our clients, setting and meeting goals takes more than just writing a list and sharing it in a team...
Doing a jigsaw puzzle changed how we communicated goals.
I love puzzles! I love jigsaw puzzles. We always have a puzzle on our kitchen table. My family loves jigsaw puzzle competitions (yes, there is such a thing). The largest jigsaw puzzle competition in the US takes place in...
How to Turn the Dreaded Performance Review Into a Great Conversation that Actually Helps Your Business
Admit it: We all dread the annual performance review. Whether you’re the reviewer or the reviewee, the process typically feels as personal and inspiring as a mandatory ten-point car inspection. Starts on time? Check....