Why you should consider yourself a CEO

Are you a farm manager – or a CEO? If you’ve never thought of yourself as a CEO, it’s time to think about the leadership skills you need for business-optimal performance.

CEOs are leaders. They think long term, take risks, coach rather than micro-manage and are always thinking about ways to move the team forward. Managers execute the vision in the short term, maintain a solid process and stick to the plan. A natural-born, instinct-driven leader may find they need to sharpen their manager skillset to be more disciplined and process-oriented. Likewise, a manager who struggles to connect with and motivate their team may need improved leadership skills.

So the question is, what kind of leader are you? Before you can answer, it’s important to know what kind of person you are.

Self-assessment
Are you reactive, making decisions on the spot based on emotion, intuition or a gut feeling? Or are you more contemplative and prefer to gather all the information and take time to consider everything before deciding? Different personality traits present different work environments for your team, and being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses can be your leadership superpower... Read More