Intentional Leadership in a Complex World: A Conversation with Mark Jewell In my recent conversation with Mark Jewell on The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast,…
The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern—the first of two impending transcontinental consolidations—threatens to upend the way grain, fertilizer, and…
It was spring of 2012, but the air buzzed with midsummer urgency as a group of crop insurance adjusters gathered for a regional meeting.…
It was a routine task: scheduling a service appointment before a summer road trip. I called the local Toyota dealership and, after pressing the…
Why founders often walk into acquisitions unprepared—and what it can cost them. Selling a startup is often cast as the grand finale—the long-awaited reward…
A week or two ago, I caught an interview with the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE) team — and I haven’t stopped thinking about…
It’s often said in passing, with a shrug, a smile or a note of pride: “This is the way we’ve always done it.” It…
Change is accelerating, but ironically, the biggest obstacle to innovation isn’t a lack of new ideas—it’s the fear of change itself. The status quo…