Tag: leaders

  • To the Mama at the Mineral Meeting

    To the Mama at the Mineral Meeting

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    A few weeks ago while on maternity leave, I walked into a beef mineral meeting at the local diner carrying my infant cowgirl – I was one of two female farmer/ranchers in attendance (not counting my little nugget). The rest of the audience, men bedecked in overalls, Carhartt coats and seed caps, gave me little…

  • I’m Taking a Seat

    I’m Taking a Seat

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    Listening in to a meeting about the Veterinary Feed Directive at our local auction market. I was the only young producer in attendance. If you aren’t at the table, you aren’t part of the conversation. That mantra is heard often throughout society during presidential elections and debates but have you ever taken the time to consider…

  • 7 Things Leaders Can Learn From the Kansas City Royals

    7 Things Leaders Can Learn From the Kansas City Royals

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    World Series Champions – 2015 Royals Photo courtesy: Kansas City Star I am one of those sports fan who had, until this year, never had a team, college or professional, win a league-wide championship. I have enjoyed several seasons of KSU Big12 conference success (GO CATS!) and a few brief shining moments of Kansas City Chiefs…