Cultivating Leaders
Cultivating Leaders
Podcast Description
Where leadership grows.Welcome to The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, where we dig into the minds of today’s most inspiring leaders to uncover the insights, habits, and strategies that help them thrive. Brought to you by Agriculture Future of America (AFA), this podcast delivers actionable leadership lessons tailored for professionals in food and agriculture—and beyond.Each episode features candid conversations with industry changemakers, thought leaders, and innovators like New York Times bestselling author Diana Kander, National 4-H Council VP Jake Worcester, and TEDx speaker Adam Carroll. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, we’ll provide tangible tips to help you grow and lead with confidence.Tune in for practical advice, personal stories and fresh perspectives to help you cultivate your own career and leadership journey.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of leadership themes including self-leadership, intentional living, and team dynamics during transitions. Episodes showcase concrete topics such as financial clarity with Adam Carroll, the importance of curiosity with Diana Kander, and building trust with Jake Worcester. Each episode aims to provide actionable insights that professionals can apply to foster their careers and enhance their leadership abilities.
Where leadership grows.
Welcome to The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, where we dig into the minds of today’s most inspiring leaders to uncover the insights, habits, and strategies that help them thrive. Brought to you by Agriculture Future of America (AFA), this podcast delivers actionable leadership lessons tailored for professionals in food and agriculture—and beyond.
Each episode features candid conversations with industry changemakers, thought leaders, and innovators like New York Times bestselling author Diana Kander, National 4-H Council VP Jake Worcester, and TEDx speaker Adam Carroll. Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, we’ll provide tangible tips to help you grow and lead with confidence.
Tune in for practical advice, personal stories and fresh perspectives to help you cultivate your own career and leadership journey.
Courtney White, Head of HR for BASF Agricultural Solutions North America and Global Inclusion Officer, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast to dive into the power of inclusion and the value of Human Resources. Courtney shares how today’s most effective HR strategies go beyond hiring—they curate culture. He unpacks what it means to put people first, why timing matters just as much as talent, and how psychological safety drives retention and innovation. Plus, Courtney brings a powerful perspective on inclusion, showing that true belonging is built on mutual respect, everyday courage, and intentional leadership.
Courtney dives into:
– Inclusion is Rooted in Respect: it is a daily practice grounded in mutual respect and is upheld by everyday choices and courage
– The Value of People-centric HR: modern HR must go beyond filling roles to curating culture
– Leading with Courage and Curiosity: leaders must embrace inclusion, ask more than they tell and model respectful behavior
Whether you’re building a team or leading one, this episode offers fresh insights on growing people and purpose in tandem.
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About The Cultivating Leaders Podcast
Real stories. Practical advice. Tangible growth. Join The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, brought to you by Agriculture Future of America, as we explore what it takes to lead in food, agriculture, and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or leading at the highest level, this podcast is your go-to resource for leadership that matters. Listen now and start cultivating your leadership journey.
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