Family fosters connections, while businesses foster profit. Can the two co-exist?
Natural Conflict in the Family Business – Part 1 in a 3-Part Series
Recognize differences in what creates a successful family and what creates a successful business.
Know Thyself
This post introduces the use of Behavioral Assessments to improve communication, employee engagement, and transition planning. Behavioral Assessments have been used for many years by Fortune 500 companies but their uses are also applicable to the Farmer Executive.
Will Your Family Business Last 500 Years?
A discussion can bring family values and business culture into alignment. This, in turn, creates a solid base for decision-making and planning in the family business.
A New Way of Thinking about Employee Reviews
Employees cost a great deal of money and time, so spending a little bit of time to fine tune their skills can go a long way to increasing your return on investment. Learn how to get the most from your employee reviews.
Overcome the Struggle: Delegate Effectively & Grow Your Business
Think about your day as an hourglass. There is only so much sand that can pass through your hourglass in one day. You owe it to yourself and your company to only place the most important tasks in the top of your hourglass each day.
How to Facilitate Smooth Employee Meetings
The key is to have an efficient, relevant meeting that covers specified topics with defined outcomes. To help, I’ve compiled a list of simple guidelines to help your next meeting run smoothly and effectively.