I wonder how many times I have made a statement about ‘getting ahead’ in my career? Recently, I considered that statement again when I came across the Paulsen Ag article ‘For Women Only: How to Get Ahead in Agribusiness’ authored by Clara Jacobs (VIEW FULL ARTICLE). It’s a nice piece that includes collated interviews with […]
They say ‘it’s lonely at the top’ and that is also true with ag producers. The solution to that feeling of isolation or that you have no one to share your concerns with is Elevate Ag! Interested in joining a peer networking group but not sure what it’s about? Join us for the upcoming webinar […]
In agriculture, I believe we’ll soon be reversing this trend at the farm level. Here’s why. Why Farming Will Have More Women CEO’s One: Level of Education: It’s commonly known that more young women are graduating from college than men. According a Washington Post article: “Women today get the majority of college degrees in America. It doesn’t […]
You’re late to a meeting – very late – and its the first major meeting with your new job. Ugg. You fumbled the ball when someone you need to impress asked you a key question, making you appear unprepared. Grrr. You showed up to the job interview in a suit and heels and everyone else really meant it […]
Just find a Niche, embrace your Knowledge, and change your Attitude. Almost a year ago, I connected with a colleague that I’ve known for about ten years. Jason, a young man in his early 40’s, is successful by many people’s measure. We were sharing some recent updates when he interrupted: “Wow, Sarah Beth, it must be […]
In the month of July we will be doing a “Best of ACT” series, bringing you some of my favorite blogs from the past year. Enjoy the reprise of content, tips and videos you may have missed! Yes, when someone tells you they are going to do something, you only know for certain when you […]
Yes, its summer and this week is definitely considered the laziest of all among the lazy, hazy days of summer! And why not? I personally didn’t schedule any appointments this week; most people would have cancelled anyway deciding to take off for the lake on, oh, let’s say, Tuesday. July 4th falls in the middle of […]
Welcome to Elevate Ag, the Ag Peer Innovation Network! Hello and Welcome to Elevate Ag, The Ag Peer Innovation Network! Many of you know how passionate I am about the Power of Peers! In January, I founded Elevate Ag, a peer network organization dedicated to agriculture. We currently have one active peer group and […]
If you’ve ever been to New Orleans (NOLA, say the ‘cool’ people who frequently visit there) then you’ve surely eaten at Brennan’s – most likely for a glamorous brunch or fabulous cocktails at 5ish. Recently, the matriarch of the Brennan clan, Ella Brennan, passed away at 92. In reading the recent coverage about her, […]
How many times has someone given you the advice to ‘own the room’ when you attend an event? Or, have you heard someone say that a certain person ‘owns the room’ when they enter it? Maybe you’re even that person. Maybe you’ve given this advice to a colleague that needs a confidence boost. Well, […]
