Leadership & Management

Whether you are a new leader or seasoned manager, how we manage staff continues to change. New trends emerge. New generations enter the workforce. Circumstances, such as a global pandemic, changes the meaning of effective leadership. This section addresses the basics, but also the ever-changing management landscape.

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Tips for Inclusive Hiring

Kat Botelho
Sep 11, 2025
Newsletter Article

Inclusive hiring goes beyond strategy—it’s a core value that ensures candidates of all backgrounds have equal opportunities in the workplace. By embedding inclusion into employer branding, job postings, and interviews, organizations can build diverse teams and foster authentic, equitable cultures.

Why Adaptable Organizations Need Resilient Leaders

Caleb Gardner
Aug 26, 2025
Newsletter Article

Disruption is now the norm in ag and food industries, demanding faster adaptation. Resilient leadership—marked by steady decision-making, experimentation, and system-wide thinking—builds cultures that thrive through uncertainty. Small habits like pausing before action, testing ideas, and mapping ripple effects lead to fewer reversals and safer execution. Resilience isn’t just survival—it’s a strategy for sustainable, adaptable growth.

AI in Agriculture: Threat or Opportunity for Jobs?

Bonnie Johnson
May 21, 2025
Media Article

There is an ongoing debate about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. AI may have far-reaching effects on jobs, the workplace, and skills. The AgCareers 2025 Roundtable Conference will feature sessions for attendees to learn about the latest developments in AI and new technology.

Finding Genius at the AgCareers.com Roundtable Conference. The Self-Awareness Superpower!

Bonnie Johnson
Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

Traci Via’s “Working Genius: Discovering Gifts and Transforming Teams” session at the AgCareers Roundtable emphasized how understanding our natural strengths and frustrations can unlock team potential, improve productivity, and foster job satisfaction.

Paula West
Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

At AgCareers 2024, Jonathan Shaver encouraged leaders to foster self-advocacy by building confidence, embracing growth mindsets, and creating brave spaces where every voice has value.

Leadership Through Performance Management

Paula West
Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

Performance management is evolving. At AgCareers 2024, Derek Mulhern shared why agile coaching, real-time feedback, and OKRs—not just KPIs—are the key to unlocking growth, engagement, and culture.