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Tim Schaefer

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Strategic business coaching, facilitation, and transition planning. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member SIPC sipc.org
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Skip the formal review: How to address farm employee issues today

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By Tim Schaefer
| Farm Progress Verified
Feedback is not an employee review. It’s different. This article is not about employee reviews. This is about feedback to an employee who needs corrective action and can’t wait for a full employee review. It would be great if all employees “got it” and comprehended how their actions (or lack thereof) affected the rest of the farm and the team. It would be great if managers could have an annual employee review that would handle all the issues.
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Start farm succession planning without family fights

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By Tim Schaefer
| Farm Progress Verified
The secret to beginning transition planning isn’t in pushing for a solution, but in starting a conversation about the shared vision and family legacy. Leading the process isn’t much different than herding livestock. I’m not here to suggest your family is livestock, but hear me out! Just like you wouldn’t rush a cow or swine herd through a gate, don’t rush your family into transition talks. Push too hard, too early, and good luck getting the process back on track.
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The 5 leadership mindsets for successful farm owners

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By Tim Schaefer
| Farm Progress Verified
A leadership mindset sets successful farm owners apart and is crucial for the sustainability of family-owned farms. Mindsets are ways of looking at your farm, family and even the ag industry. They are fundamental to the decisions you’ll make and the results you’ll reap. But what are the mindsets of legacy-focused owners?
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