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.

Level-up your career by investing in the relationships that really matter. David Nothmann — a seasoned strategic growth leader with 25+ years of experience in agriculture, technology, and food innovation—joins the Cultivating Leaders Podcast for a discussion around building relationships. He shares practical insights on how leaders can build trust intentionally, approach networking as a learned skill, and play the long game when it comes to cultivating influence.
David dives into:
- Relationships as an Asset: Real success is built through authentic, long-term relationships
- Networking How-To’s: It takes an intentional mindset, preparation, and follow up.
- Building Trust in Professional Relationships: Investing in people early builds the trust needed when stakes are high.
Whether you’re navigating career growth or leading change, David’s mindset of “relationships first” offers a blueprint for a lasting leadership impact.
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