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What’s on your mind for 2021?

How do you need to change your mindset for 2021?

A lot of change happened in 2020, both expected and unexpected, so it’s time as we close out 2020 to start thinking about what needs to change going into the new year.

Maybe turning the calendar from December to January just feels like more of the same for you. I challenge you to think beyond this. What if it wasn’t the same?

What if going into 2021, you knew what things needed to change in your business, and you had a plan to get the...

The In-Person Training Problem (ACT Like A Pro #154)

Leading up to the release of my new online course, Management Skills for Agriculture 101, Im looking at reasons why training the way weve been delivering it isnt working right now and wont work in the future.

The 101 course starts on January 4th, so you can buy now and start fresh with the new year, and after you finish 101, youll get a certificate and access to the advanced course, 201. Register now for early bird pricing.

Weve got to make training modern, easy, cheaper, and more convenient,...

Identifying a Management Skills Gap (ACT Like A Pro #153)

Over the holiday weekend and the shopping days that followed, I released the early bird special for my new online course platform, Ag Lead U. Take a look at the courses I have up right now, Management Skills for Agriculture 101 which runs 4 weeks, and its 6-week companion, Advanced Management Skills for Agriculture 201. You can also get them together for a bundle and big savings!

The 101 course starts on January 4th, so you can buy now and start fresh with the new year, and after you finish 1...

A Moment to Give Thanks (ACT Like A Pro #152)

Lets take a moment, right now, in the middle of your Tuesday, to take a deep breath and find one thing youre thankful for in 2020.

Write it down in the comments!

As we rapidly approach this end-of-harvest US holiday, I want to make sure we dont miss the message: give thanks.

Whether youre close to family this year or far apart, count your blessings that you have in 2020. It may not be easy to come up with a list, or it may be hard to limit yourself to just one both of these are okay.

Right...

Finish 2020 with 1 More Goal (ACT Like A Pro #151)

What’s your #1 goal before you end 2020?

Several of my clients were expressing to me over the last week that they felt like the year had gotten away from them. That they hadn’t achieved their goals for one reason or another. That somehow 2020 was a waste.

Hold on, folks!

There’s no doubt that 2020 was not the year we expected…but 2020 isn’t over yet, and neither are we.

Let’s make one more attainable, satisfying goal before the end of 2020 and reach it together.

Join the conve...

4 Crisis Reaction Types, Revisited (ACT Like A Pro #150)

Download the PDF of the 4 Crisis Reaction Types

For the last few days, I’ve been revisiting the 4 Crisis Reaction Types handout I developed this spring at the height of the coronavirus shutdowns. As we start looking and planning into 2021, here is a quick overview of the four types, and my thoughts on how we see these reactions develop into long-term crisis management styles.

Look for a deeper dive November 11, 2020, on my YouTube channel for the Ag Lead Show where I will dig into the meat...

Value, Knowledge, Leadership – ACT Like A Pro #149

Today’s election day in the US, so let’s be thankful for the freedom we have to vote in our federal and local elections.

Last week I talked about how to develop a simple connectivity model for any operation. This week we’re going to address what many ag operations encounter: multi-generational communication.

As we live longer, we also farm longer. Some operations I work with have four (and yes, even FIVE) generations working alongside each other at the family farm. And with constant cont...

Communication During Busy Seasons – ACT Like A Pro #148

Stay tuned tomorrow for a podcast episode about why communication is vital to institute, especially during your busiest seasons.

The business is in full swing. Busy season has hit, whether it’s harvest, the holidays, or just peak season.

Why should a communication model be at the top of your list to implement NOW?

For starters, poor communication can lead to big problems, especially in busy seasons. Take a few minutes to establish a connectivity model like the one I’m going to show off ...

Motivation Impacts Job Performance

ACT Like A Pro #147



This week’s post is taken from my most recent podcast episode of Ag Lead, Episode 18: Motivating Employees, a Conversation with Ana-Lisa Laca for Farm Journal Field Days. Listen now on your favorite podcast app or on Anchor for free!

Last week, I talked about the 5 reasons why employee motivation is important for business, especially in agriculture. In case you missed it, you can read it here.

This week, I’d like to talk a little bit about how understanding motivatio...

Motivating Your Employees (and Yourself)

ACT Like A Pro, Issue 146

Motivation is critical to all businesses. So what is it?




Motivation is about deep engagement in whatever an individual is doing. In business, motivated employees help with focus, attitude, productivity, and company culture. -Sarah Beth Aubrey

Let’s dig into this idea of motivation a little deeper.

Motivation plays a role in:

PerformanceSafetyRetentionMoraleCulture



1. Performance

When I talk about motivation, I’m not talking about people who we describ...