by Kristen Ireland | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Great managers tend to be great communicators. They’re able to set expectations, ask questions, listen carefully, and share feedback in ways that inspire employees to do and be their best. When that happens, employee morale, productivity, and retention all...
by Kristen Ireland | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kristen Ireland | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
We do a lot of HR Assessments with clients to understand what’s good and what can be better in their business. During that deep dive, we ask managers, “How do you know if you’re doing a good job?” These are the answers we hear again and again: “Well, I haven’t been...
by Kristen Ireland | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re getting ready to hire a new member of your team, congratulations! Whether you’re filling an existing position or creating a new one, deciding to expand your business is exciting. And daunting. Our clients tell us again and again how challenging the hiring...
by Kristen Ireland | Jan 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Kristen Ireland | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
