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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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.
Some leaders build careers. Others build legacies. And when you work inside one of the most trusted brands in agriculture, every decision carries the weight of both.
Jonathan Chase, Vice President of the Turf & Utility Business Unit at John Deere, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast to explore what it really takes to lead with curiosity, integrity and deep respect for the people you serve. Serving in many business units, Jon shares how an unconventional, curiosity-driven career path shaped his leadership philosophy and why building trust with customers and teams matters more than climbing the next rung on the ladder.
Jon dives into:
- Building a career: navigating a career like a pyramid over a ladder and why broad experiences matter more than fast promotions
- Balancing legacy & innovation: honoring John Deere’s 188-year history while embracing technology, data and AI
- Delegating decision-making: empowering teams from the bottom up, and resisting the urge to stay in the weeds
Jon reminds us, leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking better questions, listening closely, and creating environments where people can do their best work.
Connect with Jon
- Connect on LinkedIn
- Connect with John Deere on LinkedIn
- Follow John Deere on Instagram
- Visit their website
Connect with AFA
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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