Peggy Coffeen - Uplevel Dairy Podcast

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How every generation defines “hard” differently.
In a world where leadership is often equated with authority, this Wisconsin dairy office manager offers a refreshing perspective rooted in empathy and empowerment.
Through their journeys and hard-earned wisdom, David Abbott, Steven Landwehr, and Manuel Soares show that great leadership is rooted in staying true to yourself, making confident decisions, and empowering others to grow.
Adopt these strategies, and watch your interactions flourish into meaningful and impactful exchanges.
What do high-quality leaders have in common when it comes to developing both strong teams and strong balance sheets?
On the tranquil trails of southern Wisconsin, a remarkable story unfolds. This is the story of Jordan Matthews, a dairyman from Rosy-Lane Holsteins who is not just running for fitness but running with a mission to support cancer research.
Proactive management and strategic investment in both land and machinery are critical for thriving amidst shifts in the agricultural sector and broader economic turbulence.
Gen Z has made their way into the dairy workforce, both on the farm and out in the field.
Do you ever wish you had a 24-hour herds person who never showed up late, never complained, and picked up on a problem with a cow better than you could? Well, that’s what automation has done for Jessica Pralle Trimner.
In the competitive world of dairy farming, finding and keeping top talent can be a challenging task.
“People don’t buy what you do. They buy why you do it.”
Manny Salcedo discusses the three-step audit he and his team take to help them determine if investing in technology is likely to deliver on their dream of making management easier and the dairy business more profitable.
Leland Kootstra shares his quick list of the three areas that he sees the most successful dairy farm business owners mastering as they set themselves and their dairies apart and ahead for the future.
The key to maximizing the return on investment of a dairy’s workforce lies in the management’s ability to humanize operations, understand employee needs, and deploy individual skills appropriately.
What does an incredible leader, filled with so much knowledge and wisdom, who has had his hand in the tremendous growth and advancement of an organization like Milk Source, teach employees?