The happiest and most successful family farms plan succession well in advance. They realize the original plan can change. But a plan, even a plan in progress, is better than no plan at all. Click here to read the full article Tim Schaefer is a management coach for farms and...
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Do you know why people resist change?
Change is necessary to thrive and survive. If you want to regain traction, it is necessary to understand the causes behind resistance to change. Click here for the full article. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups,...
Build a Team of Best Friends
If your top employees have a best friend at work, are they more likely to stay? Click here for the full article. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Why Roger Can’t Quit Farming
Deferred tax bill makes retirement an expensive option. Click here for the full article Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Don’t Fix the Blame; Fix the Problem
All successful people get stuck, but it is your choice to stay stuck. Click here for the full article. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
6 Ways to Thrive, Despite Tough Times
You can do things today to position yourself for future success. To read the full article click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
What Can Shooting Clays Teach Us About Business?
Sometimes we need to slow down and focus on the target. To read the full article click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
6 Attributes of a Professional Farm
What is a "professional farm" and why does it matter? To read the full article click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Communication Triangles Are Deadly. What are they?
If you find communication triangles on your farm it is a sign something isn't right. What are communication triangles and how do you fix them? This week Tim Schaefer discusses the dangers of communication triangles, what to look for and how to fix them. Do you ever find you get...
The 7 Steps to Getting Unstuck and Focusing on Your Business
Delegate and create new time habits and set goals to help you move the farm to its next level. To read the full article click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.