The People Spark Podcast

As AI changes the work around us, the human side of leadership may matter more than ever. Engagement doesn’t always call for another system or initiative; it can begin with a thoughtful conversation, a moment of coaching, or a leader making time to connect. The eight factors of engagement offer a way to pause and notice what your team may need. But when the pressure to fill a gap takes over, that time can be easy to lose. What might shift if connection became part of the work?_____________________________________________________Ready to put this episode into action?Explore This Episode’s Resources:Access practical tools, resources, and next steps related to this conversation._____________________________________________________Continue the ConversationLooking for more practical insights?Join Ag Leader's Edge: Get practical leadership strategies, tools, and real-world insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of over 1,400 agricultural leaders committed to building stronger teams and organizations.Subscribe: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=ag_leaders_edgeExplore More Resources: Discover articles, leadership toolkits, podcast episodes, and additional resources designed to help you lead with confidence.Visit: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/resources?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=resourcesLearn How We Can Help: Whether you're developing leaders, navigating executive transitions, or building a stronger people strategy, People Spark Consulting is here to help.Learn More: https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=consulting

Organizations move in seasons. There are times to plant, times to grow, times to harvest, and times to let the ground rest. Trying to force every season into harvest only wears out the people doing the work.In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Collins, Vice President of HR at Wilco, to talk about leading through change without losing sight of the people carrying it. Because change is not always about moving faster. Sometimes good leadership means listening before acting and recognizing when your team needs room to breathe._____________________________________________________Ready to put this episode into action?Explore This Episode’s Resources:Access practical tools, resources, and next steps related to this conversation._____________________________________________________Continue the ConversationLooking for more practical insights?Join Ag Leader's Edge: Get practical leadership strategies, tools, and real-world insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of over 1,400 agricultural leaders committed to building stronger teams and organizations.Subscribe: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=ag_leaders_edgeExplore More Resources: Discover articles, leadership toolkits, podcast episodes, and additional resources designed to help you lead with confidence.Visit: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/resources?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=resourcesLearn How We Can Help: Whether you're developing leaders, navigating executive transitions, or building a stronger people strategy, People Spark Consulting is here to help.Learn More: https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=consulting

An announcement can reach every inbox and still leave a team unsure what it means. Communication is less like sending a message and more like passing a signal down the line: people need a chance to hear it, make sense of it, and bring their questions back. In this episode, we talk about how leaders can help that happen, and how the right people in the room can help a conversation move forward. Because good communication doesn’t end when the meeting does. It shows up in what people understand and can do next._____________________________________________________Ready to put this episode into action?Explore This Episode’s Resources:Access practical tools, resources, and next steps related to this conversation._____________________________________________________Continue the ConversationLooking for more practical insights?Join Ag Leader's Edge: Get practical leadership strategies, tools, and real-world insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of over 1,400 agricultural leaders committed to building stronger teams and organizations.Subscribe: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=ag_leaders_edgeExplore More Resources: Discover articles, leadership toolkits, podcast episodes, and additional resources designed to help you lead with confidence.Visit: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/resources?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=resourcesLearn How We Can Help: Whether you're developing leaders, navigating executive transitions, or building a stronger people strategy, People Spark Consulting is here to help.Learn More: https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=consulting

A resume can tell you where someone has been, but it cannot always tell you where they are capable of going. And, in today’s hiring market, candidates are looking just as closely at you as you are at them.In this episode, we sit down with Lori Culler, founder of AgHires, to talk about what it means to look beyond the résumé. Because the right hire may not check every box on paper. Sometimes you have to widen the gate, look a little deeper, and give the right person a reason to choose you too.Want to know about Lori & Ag Hires:Ag Hires WebsiteAg Hires YouTube PageHow to Go Beyond the Surface in Interviews Video_____________________________________________________Ready to put this episode into action?Explore This Episode’s Resources:Access practical tools, resources, and next steps related to this conversation._____________________________________________________Continue the ConversationLooking for more practical insights?Join Ag Leader's Edge: Get practical leadership strategies, tools, and real-world insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of over 1,400 agricultural leaders committed to building stronger teams and organizations.Subscribe: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=ag_leaders_edgeExplore More Resources: Discover articles, leadership toolkits, podcast episodes, and additional resources designed to help you lead with confidence.Visit: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/resources?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=resourcesLearn How We Can Help: Whether you're developing leaders, navigating executive transitions, or building a stronger people strategy, People Spark Consulting is here to help.Learn More: https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=consulting

A message can travel through an entire organization and still never really reach the people it was meant for. Somewhere between what was said, what was heard, and what gets passed along, the meaning can get lost.In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between simply passing a message down and actually helping your team understand it. How do we give leaders room to translate a message for their people without losing the heart of what needs to be communicated?Because good communication isn’t just about making sure the message gets there. It’s making sure it still means something when it does._____________________________________________________Ready to put this episode into action?Explore This Episode’s Resources:Access practical tools, resources, and next steps related to this conversation._____________________________________________________Continue the ConversationLooking for more practical insights?Join Ag Leader's Edge: Get practical leadership strategies, tools, and real-world insights delivered straight to your inbox. Join a community of over 1,400 agricultural leaders committed to building stronger teams and organizations.Subscribe: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=ag_leaders_edgeExplore More Resources: Discover articles, leadership toolkits, podcast episodes, and additional resources designed to help you lead with confidence.Visit: https://agleadersedge.beehiiv.com/resources?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=resourcesLearn How We Can Help: Whether you're developing leaders, navigating executive transitions, or building a stronger people strategy, People Spark Consulting is here to help.Learn More: https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=people_spark_podcast&utm_content=consulting