Forward Thinking
Podcast

Accountability without compassion creates negative cultures that can’t retain talent, while compassion without accountability creates avoidant cultures that can’t perform. Listen to this episode for a conversation on the importance of human connection and accountability.

Keeping up with the rapid pace of technology and process changes is a challenge for organizations worldwide. Listen to this episode for a conversation on developing adaptable employees and teams and tools and training that can empower employees to confidently adapt to change.

A company that values and celebrates performance unlocks the foundation for a thriving culture. Listen to this episode on how to create a positive culture at work.

The 2023 Accelerator of the Year winner, Allyson Tjoelker, highlights her tactics for developing a strategic vision from day one, offers strategies for supporting the next generation, and underscores the importance of developing a forward-thinking and collaborative leadership style.

Human-centered leadership is the antidote to low employee morale, high turnover rates, weak team dynamics, and negative organizational culture. Listen to this episode for insights on what it means to be on a dream team, strategies for leading a team that you didn’t hand-pick, and the importance of crafting daily habits that keep a team moving forward together.

Empathy-Based Listening (EBL) is the transformative skill that can elevate your leadership and transform your listening skills. Check out this episode to learn how really listening to what matters to clients and colleagues, and how to remove distractions from your conversations.

Successful transformations during disruptive change demand a very defined set of behaviors from leaders. Listen to this episode for a conversation about the inevitability of change in the workplace, how leaders can embrace change and the importance of creating a vision that inspires your team.

The power of nonverbal communication is not to be underestimated. On this episode, learn about the art of communication without coercion - a superpower for any effective leader.

What does the future hold for agriculture? Listen to this episode to dive into the future of agriculture and the trends that will lead ag into the next decade.

Change can be uncomfortable and uncertain, but there are strategies and techniques that can help build resilience and adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges or disruptions. Listen to this episode on how to approach and manage change while prioritizing employee wellbeing and avoiding burnout.

Boards are critical to the success of an organization. Listen to this episode for a discussion on the role of the board, how to be a board champion and who is the ideal candidate of a board champion.

Presence is an essential part of their leadership. Listen to this episode to learn what presence is and how you can improve your performance in today's evolving workplace.

More than ever before, businesses and managers need to support a workplace where employees feel that their health and well-being are prioritized so they can thrive. Listen to this episode for strategies and best practices for fostering a healthier and happier workforce and workplace.

What's the secret to building habits? Listen to this episode to learn habit-building secrets that can elevate your career and enrich your professional and personal journey.

Ryan Avery, our first guest on the Forward Thinking Podcast returns for the 50th episode to talk about celebrating! Listen to this episode to learn about the value of celebrating in the face of adversity or failure.

Change is inevitable, but identifying patterns can help organizations prepare for what's ahead. Listen to this episode for a conversation on how your organization can better prepare for change and create a shared language to facilitate open, meaningful and necessary conversations.

Social and emotional intelligence in the workplace can benefit relationships in and outside the workplace. Listen to this episode for a discussion on the importance of emotional agility and why leaders need to increase their social and emotional intelligence.

In today’s fast paced sales environment, sales leaders must possess the agility to adapt to a variety of situations. Listen to this episode for a discussion on core capabilities that are required to lead winning sales teams.

Times of uncertainty can make it very difficult to maintain momentum. This episode focuses on goals and executing a plan with minimal distractions to achieve maximum productivity.

A lack of succession planning can destroy a family business and cost Farm Credit a client. Listen to this episode on how to navigate difficult conversations surrounding family business succession planning.

Being an effective leader means knowing how to navigate through change, challenge, and chaos and inspiring hope is the best way to impact meaningful change. Listen to this episode to learn the power of hope, the inspiration leaders need to offer, and the importance of effective communication.

With a market flooded with commodities, how can organizations stand out in the crowd? Listen to this episode for insights into differentiating your service in a way that attracts and retains customers.

How does climate risk impact the agricultural industry and how can you get ahead of the upcoming challenges? Listen to this episode to hear ways to mitigate and adapt to the ongoing changes and increased risk exposures facing farmers today.

Using data for recruitment can help hiring managers feel confident that they are making the best decisions about who they are bringing onto their teams. Listen to this episode for a conversation with a panel of experts to explore the ways that hiring managers can use data to improve employee hiring.

We look to leaders to set the example of culture, but culture is really the responsibility of every member of the team. Listen to this episode for a look at the critical intersection of leadership, culture and behavior.

Your effectiveness as a leader is only as strong as your ability to influence others. Check out this episode for a conversation on the philosophy of leadership, values of a leader and actionable steps a leader can take today to improve their workplace culture.

Team members are motivated by so much more than just a paycheck. Listen to this episode for a conversation about creating authentic relationships, fostering a greater sense of community in the workplace, and keeping the focus on the human aspects of work.

The rapid pace of change and uncertainty has brought unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety in both professional and personal settings. Listen to this episode for effective strategies and skills that every manager needs to know for helping their team handle stress.

How, when and where we buy has changed dramatically in recent years. Listen for a conversation about the shift in customer expectations and key ways to create unforgettable customer experiences that can become your competitive advantage.

What are the best practices as a team, leader or board member to navigate and thrive in the midst of a merger? Listen to this FCCS Consulting Network edition episode for advice on maneuvering through this organizational transition.

There are no simple or fast answers to the problems facing the ag economy today, but the forward thinking advice and insights of this episode prove that there are solutions that have the potential to improve performance and sustainability in the future.

Technology has had an indelible impact on human beings. How do we build a healthy, balanced, positive digital culture amidst the tsunami of technology that has touched every aspect of our lives?

Steve explains what a revelation conversation is, how it can connect the employee’s daily work activities to the overall mission of the company, and why this leads to a greater engagement and overall stronger ability to delight customers.

A connected leader is one who is present, vulnerable and inspiring, and today’s digitally distracted and emotionally burnt out teams are looking to their leaders for purpose, authenticity, and connection.

Regardless of your position in your organization, you are in sales. As a representative of your company’s brand and a customer service representative in projects and processes, you are in sales and relationship management.

With an average of 120 emails received by employees every day, the ability to share information and ideas in an effective way is critical. But what makes an effective email, and how can you know if your writing style needs a little tweaking?

The FCCS Accelerator of the Year Award is presented to a forward thinking leader who is working to make a difference in their organization by accelerating them beyond the norm and into the future. The award recipient focuses on growth and development within their organization and within the community at large.

With four generations in the workforce, a talent pool that has been shrinking for over 30 years, and over two years of uncertainty and increased stress, it is no surprise that today’s employers are having to alter their one-size-fits-all approach to recruiting and retention.

It’s been two years since the pandemic required a complete transition to online work, and the benefits and lessons learned from this shift have been expansive and long-lasting. But what does it take to be an effective leader in today’s remote and hybrid environment?

It’s that time of year again. Performance reviews are upon us, and without the proper preparation, even the best leaders can miss this valuable opportunity to make meaningful connections with their team members.

All that has really changed recently is everything. 2022 is a year of new opportunities, and it's all about pressing forward to the future.

The last 10 years has seen rapid changes to processes, projects and positions.

The future of digital transformation is the future of business, the workforce, and the world.

Surrounding yourself with wise mentors and a strong network can be the key to a successful career.

Networking Conversations – whether you love them or hate them, we all have to participate in them.

Is customer loyalty dead? With constant disruptions in today’s marketplace, companies have to work smarter than ever before to maintain loyalties and meet the expectations of today’s customers, clients, and staff.

How we communicate is how we operate. What does your communication style say about you?

Courageous leaders are in greater demand today than ever before, but what exactly does such a powerful leader look like?

An overly agreeable board of directors may sound nice, but it is exactly the opposite of what a forward thinking company wants in their boardroom.

The pandemic has impacted every facet of the U.S. economy, leaving economists wondering what exactly the long-term impacts might be.

Over the past year, the pandemic required that nearly every aspect of life be put on hold, but the time has come for forward thinking leaders to resume looking to the future.

What are you doing to accelerate the success and growth of your organization?

How can the stories we tell create distinction with our clients?

Company culture has moved to the forefront of every organization’s efforts over the last year, and the results have been both valuable and insightful.

What does it take to take your team beyond motivated to fully activated? The ability to activate the prey drive in your team is the key to building a winning culture and leading any team to greatness, and today’s guest will show you how.

As leaders continue to guide their teams into the unknown of the future, the most essential leadership skills they need can be found in the past.

In this time of pandemic and constant change, today’s leaders need to be prepared to face a future that is largely a mystery.

2021 is just around the corner and for many companies that means preparing a new strategy for a new year.

In today's hectic world, with more distractions competing for your attention than ever before, how can you stay focused?

Today we’re talking about world record goals and breaking History with Ryan Avery.