Moments of Transition

Every business hits moments when things are shifting. A long time leader is retiring, a new owner is stepping in, growth is picking up, or a new line of business is taking shape, and you realize the way you have been working may not carry you where you want to go next. In this episode we share how our People and Strategy Roadmap has evolved over seven years, what we look at when we step into a business at one of these crossroads, and why clarity on goals, structure, roles, and culture matters more than having a perfect handbook. Growth is not just strategy on paper, it is structure put into practice.

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Culture Development Session

Schedule your Culture Development Session.  In this free 30-minute session, you will have a personalized conversation with an expert advisor, an opportunity to see how our programs can help you define your business and people strategies, and actionable insights tailored to your goals to move to the business you have always envisioned.

Leadership Transformation Program

Learn about how to develop YOUR ag leaders by scheduling time with the People Spark ® team. 96% of employees want feedback – constructive OR recognition. Yet another survey found that only 5% of managers provide critical feedback to employees – even though it’s important for their development.  Nearly half of managers (44%) find giving feedback stressful. Nearly a quarter (21%) avoid giving it altogether.

 

Our leadership transformation program was designed to be straightforward and practical, providing content in digestible chunks, supporting participants through personalized feedback, and providing participants an environment to learn with other ag leaders across the country.  

 

In many instances, managers just aren’t comfortable with WHAT to do, let alone HOW to do it. They feel it’s uncomfortable, they don’t want to demotivate employees and just aren’t sure how to do it. And the repercussions of NOT giving feedback end up impacting you and your business – through lower productivity and profitability, decreased employee engagement, and increased employee turnover. 

 

Learn more at www.developagleaders.com.

Podcast Produced by Texture House Sound & Visuals

 

(Source:  www.peoplesparkconsulting.com/podcast/episode)

Creators and Guests

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Host

Erin Mies

Erin focuses on uncovering root issues and simplifying solutions so leaders and businesses can move forward with clarity. With 15 years of experience in agricultural, food, and manufacturing industries, she is recognized for her straightforward yet respectful approach to improving leadership effectiveness. Erin holds a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

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Host

Kristen Ireland

Kristen specializes in aligning culture, leadership, and processes with business strategy. Known as a thoughtful and strategic problem solver, she has spent over 20 years coaching and consulting executives and managers across industries. Kristen holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, and PROSCI Change Practitioner certification.

What is The People Spark Podcast?

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 years of combined experience, share insights from the field and conversations with leaders who have been where you are. From navigating change and improving retention to building culture and leading with confidence, every episode delivers simple, actionable takeaways you can put into practice right away.

Whether you’re leading a family business, co-op, managing a dealership, or running an ag-adjacent business, this podcast will help you stop spinning in circles and move forward with clarity, confidence, and results.