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The People Spark® Podcast is where ag leaders and business owners come for practical tools, real stories, and straightforward strategies to grow stronger people leaders, teams, and businesses.
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ALL EPISODES
WHERE CULTURE MEETS CONVERSATION
LEARNING HOW TO SET CLEAR VALUES
CULTURE IS WHAT YOU ALLOW
SET SPECIFIC, ROLE BASED GOALS
DRIVING MOTION WITHOUT DIRECTION
FACING THE LEADERSHIP SHIFT
CLARITY BEATS ACTION AND ACTIVITY
PASSING THE TORCH WITH PURPOSE
THE HIDDEN WORK OF MERGERS
ABOUT THE HOSTS
With more than 35 years of combined experience in human resources, leadership development, and business consulting, Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies bring practical expertise and a passion for people to every conversation.
Kristen specializes in aligning culture, leadership, and processes with business strategy. Known as a thoughtful and strategic problem solver, she has spent over 20 years coaching and consulting executives and managers across industries. Kristen holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, and PROSCI Change Practitioner certification.
Erin focuses on uncovering root issues and simplifying solutions so leaders and businesses can move forward with clarity. With 15 years of experience in agricultural, food, and manufacturing industries, she is recognized for her straightforward yet respectful approach to improving leadership effectiveness. Erin holds a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
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