Want to engage and retain your employees? Consider conducting “stay interviews.” This process allows you to consult with your current employees to identify the reasons…
Back in March we visited with Ben Potter, of Farm Futures, about the best practices in hiring temporary help. Ben then captured the ideas in an…
Why you need different strokes for different folks. “Plug and play” is what we all want with employees. Just hire them, put them in a…
Starting a transition plan isn’t easy. It’s not only hard to know where to begin, but how do you even begin the conversation? The stakes…
John was ready to start his succession plan. He was 63 and wanted to get the process done quickly. He had a plan. During our…
Does working with family or transition planning seem too hard? You’re not alone. Family dynamics can make it difficult, but harmony is possible with the…
How do you handle feedback? A strong leader listens even if they don’t fully agree. Listening builds trust. When trust is high everyone is open…
We are excited that Liz is a part of the Dairy Signal Show. It’s a series of presentations that PDPW (The Professional Dairy Producers of…
How can we grasp new opportunities if we hold onto the old? As business owners we are good at adding. Adding more acres, more sales,…
Lack of a shared vision may be one of the most significant threats to sustaining a family business through multiple generations. Roughly 83% of family…