MANAGEMENT

As December rolls in and the end of 2017 nears, now is a good time for reflection. Naturally, we are excited to start looking ahead and setting those New Year’s resolutions, wishing to put the last year behind us and rather focus on the excitement of planning for the future.

Cattle producers are faced with challenges and worries that come almost on a daily basis. Before a calf is born, one hopes the cow is in good health and doesn’t abort the calf. When a calf is due, additional worries arise: Will the cow be able to have the calf on her own? Will the calf be alive and in good health?

Recently, I had the opportunity to hear an amazing personal story of resilience and patience. Pete Ripmaster, ultramarathon runner and five-time Iditarod Invitational Trail participant, truly is a testament to enduring the impossible.

We all agree leadership is important. What, however, do leaders do? In this article, I address this question. My focus is on leaders like you and me.

I’m sure you have felt it: the strange sense something big just happened. These moments often come out of the blue with no warning … well, it may seem that way, but perhaps you just hadn’t been paying attention.