Co-Founder & Sr. Advisor at Partners in Food Solutions —
Co-Founder & Principal at Four Corners Exploration
Great article today in the Star Tribune introducing Partners in Food Solutions new CEO Mandla Nkomo. Indeed, our best days of impact are ahead, and I am so excited to watch this new chapter unfold under Mandla's gifted leadership.
Mandla Nkomo, "The demographic dividend" of Africa; who account for 60% of the African population are the "secret ingredient" to the "secret sauce" that will ensure you as the lead chef in Partners in Food Solutions delivers on what's in the menu. 😊 Best of luck!
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
I recently interviewed Stephen Ng, Chairman of MAG Holdings, for The CEO Magazine. Stephen shared his vision for integrity and quality assurance in the booming aquaculture industry.
💬 "Integrity and quality assurance are things that as a food company we would never compromise," Stephen emphasized. This principle has driven MAG Holdings' transformation into one of Malaysia's leading shrimp aquaculture producers.
🐟 With Malaysia’s ideal tropical climate, MAG Holdings has rapidly expanded, now holding a significant portion of the nation's shrimp farming capacity. Their innovative and ecologically sound practices have boosted yields and positioned them for global market growth.
🌍 Exporting to countries like South Korea and Australia, MAG Holdings sets the standard for quality and sustainability in aquaculture. Collaborations with local experts and state agencies further enhance their capabilities, ensuring best practices and high standards.
Stephen's commitment to integrity is inspiring, and I’m excited to share this feature in The CEO Magazine! 📰
#Aquaculture#SustainableFarming#Integrity#Leadership#MAGHoldings#ShrimpFarming#TheCEOMagazine#QualityAssurance#Innovation
It’s Canada's Agriculture Day! Thank you to all the farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to feed our country and the world.
I recently spoke at ATB’s incredible Agri-Culture Talks about the importance of relationships and trust to greater farm success.
This fantastic article by April Stewart about leadership insights from Canada’s Young Oustanding Young Farmers echos similar themes to what I speak and consult on: teamwork, clear goals, communication, empathy, and trust.
The future of ag is bright!
#agriculture#courageousleadership
Using psychological science to help farmers and Canadian agriculture thrive. Associate editor at Country Guide. 6th generation Quebec dairy farmer.
I had the opportunity to interview a few of the 2023 Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers for this piece and as you'll see from their leadership approaches, there's a reason why they're at the top of their field (no pun intended 😉).
Corina Walsh M.Ed.Travis HopcottSarah LegueeJennifer Wright
Earlier today I joined my fellow #CALA Food Systems leaders, Rachel from #Uganda and Sugra from #Nigeria in a panel discussion during the CALA third Cohort Leadership Forum.
We discussed #Agroecology and #EMS in the context of the Community of Practice where Rachel is the CoP Champion and Sugra and myself are Chairperson and Vice respectively.
Agroecology is almost gaining panacea status as a tool for achieving integrated mitigation of the multisectoral impacts of Climate change in the quest for global food security.
So collectively, we emphasised intensified collaborative efforts, mainstreaming Agroecology in national policies and strategies, information sharing and hybridisation of efforts.
#AGRA#CALA#CALAFoodSystemsChampions#FoodSystemsTransformation#Malawi
The best leaders think like farmers:
7 best practices:
1) Don’t shout at the crops -> Understand & guide without pressure
2) Don’t blame the crops -> Acknowledge effort & support growth
3) Don’t uproot the crops -> Be patient with progress & give time to excel
4) Choose the best plants for the soil -> Match people with problems & embrace diversity
5) Irrigate and fertilize -> Invest in their development & praise generously
6) Remove weeds -> Address negativity & get rid of toxic people
7) Remember you will have seasons (good + bad) -> Anticipate change & prep them for challenges
Start planting the seeds of success today. Leadership may seem complex. But really, some simple practices go a long way.
Credits: Christian Poensgen.
#leadership#management#bestpractices#gerencia#gerenciamento#liderazgo#gestãodeequipes#gestao#liderança
Top direct sales voice | I assist business owners to develop skills & inspire their sales team to attain exceptional results by adapting sales techniques to improving confidence, culture, & meet changing market demands.
🙌✏️Think like a farmer in sales and Leadership :
💭Key takeaways and learnings from this post are:
➡️Don’t demand immediate results; growth takes time.
➡️Don’t blame your team for not meeting unrealistic targets.
➡️Allow room for development before expecting success.
➡️Match the strengths of your team members to the right roles.
➡️Provide training and resources to nurture skills.
➡️Eliminate distractions that hinder performance.
➡️Understand that there will be successful quarters and challenging ones — you can’t dictate market trends, only prepare and adapt to them.
💡This approach highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and the right environment for growth, just as farmer tends to its crops.
Write-Up: Jane Hernon
Image : Respective owner
#salesleadership#farmers#crops
Top direct sales voice | I assist business owners to develop skills & inspire their sales team to attain exceptional results by adapting sales techniques to improving confidence, culture, & meet changing market demands.
🙌✏️Think like a farmer in sales and Leadership :
💭Key takeaways and learnings from this post are:
➡️Don’t demand immediate results; growth takes time.
➡️Don’t blame your team for not meeting unrealistic targets.
➡️Allow room for development before expecting success.
➡️Match the strengths of your team members to the right roles.
➡️Provide training and resources to nurture skills.
➡️Eliminate distractions that hinder performance.
➡️Understand that there will be successful quarters and challenging ones — you can’t dictate market trends, only prepare and adapt to them.
💡This approach highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and the right environment for growth, just as farmer tends to its crops.
Write-Up: Jane Hernon
Image : Respective owner
#salesleadership#farmers#crops
This post by Jane Hernon is a life and business analogy with an excellent graphic to go with it.
But, think about it...
WE NEED FARMERS. Kids should be exposed to farming and farming as a career or industry to have a career in...lots of agribusiness related jobs.
And, WE NEED DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS to help educate people about their health and what foods benefit you the most and/or help you decrease the need for unnecessary medications although it is great to have medications when needed.
In general, WE NEED TEACHERS, GOOD TEACHERS. And, we need good teachers in these fields to engage students and mentor them in career paths. We need good teachers to share their knowledge with the coming generations or we will be lost.
Top direct sales voice | I assist business owners to develop skills & inspire their sales team to attain exceptional results by adapting sales techniques to improving confidence, culture, & meet changing market demands.
🙌✏️Think like a farmer in sales and Leadership :
💭Key takeaways and learnings from this post are:
➡️Don’t demand immediate results; growth takes time.
➡️Don’t blame your team for not meeting unrealistic targets.
➡️Allow room for development before expecting success.
➡️Match the strengths of your team members to the right roles.
➡️Provide training and resources to nurture skills.
➡️Eliminate distractions that hinder performance.
➡️Understand that there will be successful quarters and challenging ones — you can’t dictate market trends, only prepare and adapt to them.
💡This approach highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and the right environment for growth, just as farmer tends to its crops.
Write-Up: Jane Hernon
Image : Respective owner
#salesleadership#farmers#crops
“LEADING LIKE A FARMER”
“Farming is a firm belief in the future.
A belief that things will happen according to plan.
That growth and change will come in due time.”
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“Prepare the field (Master the context)
Farmers would never try to grow crops or herds in a barren place.”
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“Begin with the end in mind. (Have a vision, strategy and plan)
A farmer would only plant a crop with a plan that includes a clear understanding of their desired outcomes.”
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“Having started – Let things grow
Micromanaging doesn’t work with plants, herds, or people. If you hover or over-control, you’ll impede progress.”
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“Empower your people to make their own decisions”
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“As a leader who steps back yet offers support and resources, you send a message of trust—and allows others to thrive.”
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“Removing weeds.
Farmers know they must keep their fields free from weeds that threaten to invade and choke out their valuable crops.”
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“Think like a farmer in Leadership”
“DON’T Shout at the crops”
“DON’T Blame the crops for not growing fast enough”
“Remember you will have good seasons and bad seasons
You can’t control the weather
ONLY BE PREPARED FOR IT”
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Top direct sales voice | I assist business owners to develop skills & inspire their sales team to attain exceptional results by adapting sales techniques to improving confidence, culture, & meet changing market demands.
🙌✏️Think like a farmer in sales and Leadership :
💭Key takeaways and learnings from this post are:
➡️Don’t demand immediate results; growth takes time.
➡️Don’t blame your team for not meeting unrealistic targets.
➡️Allow room for development before expecting success.
➡️Match the strengths of your team members to the right roles.
➡️Provide training and resources to nurture skills.
➡️Eliminate distractions that hinder performance.
➡️Understand that there will be successful quarters and challenging ones — you can’t dictate market trends, only prepare and adapt to them.
💡This approach highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and the right environment for growth, just as farmer tends to its crops.
Write-Up: Jane Hernon
Image : Respective owner
#salesleadership#farmers#crops
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2moMandla Nkomo, "The demographic dividend" of Africa; who account for 60% of the African population are the "secret ingredient" to the "secret sauce" that will ensure you as the lead chef in Partners in Food Solutions delivers on what's in the menu. 😊 Best of luck!