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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 e ...
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With our first guest, Joe Mosher, we dig into what really happens after a merger is made and the ink dries. We talk about how leaders can turn early momentum into meaningful progress shifting from the excitement of an announcement to the steady work of making two organizations operate as one. Together, we explore why choosing a single way of workin…
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In this episode, we explore what it really means to prepare your business for the future. Whether that’s a long-tenured employee retiring, a shift in ownership, or the next generation stepping up. Instead of trying to “replace” the people who’ve carried so much, we talk about defining what success looks like going forward and building roles that su…
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Last episode, we left off with the “cowboy to corporate” continuum; this time, we dig deeper into what it really looks like to pave that road. In this conversation, we explore how job descriptions, decision-making, and defining success can transform from check-the-box tasks into tools that bring strategy to life. We talk about how clarity in roles …
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In this episode, we talk about the shift many leaders face when moving from a “cowboy culture" where everyone jumps in to do what’s needed to the fear of becoming “too corporate.” Together, we explore how adding structure doesn’t have to mean losing the energy, values, and teamwork that built your business. It’s a reminder that structure isn’t abou…
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Scoreboards don’t change the game, plays do. In this episode we explore how leaders can move from broad outcomes to actionable steps that keep their teams on track. This conversation digs into the difference between lagging goals (the scoreboard) and leading goals (the plays), and why both matter. More importantly, it offers a leader’s perspective …
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Vague goals make people walk in circles while thinking they’re on track. In this episode, we turn “grow” and “do better than last year” into specific, observable behaviors at every level—like the retail “ask in the aisle,” kitchen-first convenience store strategy, and cross-selling that respects relationships. You’ll learn how to set role-based goa…
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In this kickoff episode of The People Spark, hosts Erin Mies and Kristin Ireland share why they started the podcast and the mission behind it: helping ag leaders get out of the weeds and lead with clarity and confidence. From their earliest speaking engagements to stories from working with clients, Erin and Kristin discuss the importance of practic…
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Welcome to The People Spark® Podcast 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 conve…
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