by Kristen Ireland | Mar 7, 2023 | Company Culture
In a previous blog, we discussed a common mistake we see business leaders make: trying to fix the symptoms of a problem with short-term, Band-Aid solutions instead of identifying and resolving the more serious underlying issues. For example, if a client is struggling...
by Kristen Ireland | Nov 1, 2022 | Company Culture, Feedback
Sometimes—okay, a lot of the time—we don’t say thank you enough. When we work with leaders and managers, we hear various explanations for this oversight: “Why should I thank someone for doing their job? I’m not here to hand out participation trophies.” “I’m so busy...
by Kristen Ireland | Jul 5, 2022 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People
In our April blog, we wrote about why having engaged employees—folks who are happy, confident, and motivated at work—is good for productivity and retention. We noted that leaders directly influence workplace engagement and it’s up to managers and supervisors to ensure...
by Kristen Ireland | Apr 4, 2022 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People
There are plenty of things for ag business owners to lose sleep over these days, from the uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, unpredictable weather, and the cost of fertilizer to market fluctuations, a super-tight labor market, and the “Great Resignation” that’s...
by Kristen Ireland | Dec 7, 2021 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People, Leadership
If you’ve read some of our earlier blogs, you know we love talking about the myriad ways that leadership development can transform a team or company. Leaders are instrumental in establishing a positive culture where employees feel motivated and empowered. Since...
by Kristen Ireland | Nov 2, 2021 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People
Not long ago, after giving a presentation at the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Erin and I were mingling with attendees (and sampling some darn good turkey). A manager at a local business approached us and started to vent. “No one cares about their work...
