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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.Hosts Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies, HR and leadership consultants with over 35…
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Before They Retire (opens the original)
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Before you assume someone’s retirement plan, start the conversation. In this episode, we’re talking about how leaders can prepare for what’s next while honoring the experience and legacy of a retiring team member. We’ll break down how to navigate the awkwardness, reduce risk, and create a transition plan that works for the person, the team, and the business. _____________________________________________________ Ready to put this episode into action? Explore This Episode’s Resources: Access pract
Procrasta-Branding (opens the original)
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Procrasta-branding /pro-KRAS-tuh-bran-ding/ noun "The act of doing work that feels strategic and productive while avoiding the decisions or actions that would actually move the business forward." Sometimes work feels productive without actually creating progress. In this episode, we explore how fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm can keep us busy while our biggest priorities remain untouched. We also share how one small step can help us stop spinning and start moving forward. Now, let’s dive in!
The 8 Factors of Engagement (opens the original)
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Employee engagement gets talked about so often that it can start to feel like noise. We know it matters, but the conversation can become so big that it’s difficult to know where to begin. In this episode, we unpack the 8 Factors of Engagement, a framework that we talk about a lot in our podcast, and helps leaders focus on what actually makes people want to stay, grow, and contribute. The answer isn’t always more money or another engagement program. Before looking at your entire organization, how
AI Is Not the Strategy (opens the original)
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AI is evolving FAST, but it doesn’t need to become the center of how we work. In this episode, we explore how leaders can use AI to support their businesses without replacing the elements that keep us connected to our work and give what we do more value. When we apply AI with intention, it can help us think outside the box more freely while making the mundane or tedious parts of our businesses more efficient. Our strategy for the future shouldn’t be built around AI. AI should support that strate
Introducing Ag Leaders Edge (opens the original)
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How do leaders keep growing when they’re the person everyone else turns to? This week, we’re introducing Ag Leaders Edge, a new program built to give Ag leaders practical tools and resources they can use right away. We share why we created it, what leaders can expect each month, and how it can help turn everyday leadership challenges into opportunities for growth. Because leadership may feel lonely, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. --- Culture Development Session Schedule your Cult
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