"Who's Hiding the Humor?"™

All folks have a sense of humor; it's just that some folks have a bad one! They haven't learned that the benefits of a positive sense of humor extend to better health, understanding of rural issues, and positive farm family relationships. How long has it been since you’ve really laughed and celebrated who you are and what you do? We’ll do both as we answer the question "Who's Hiding the Humor?"™

"The Celebration of Change"™

We all want to be better, but no one really wants to change! This upbeat, fun-filled keynote helps us reroute energy from worrying and stewing to planning and doing. With lots of humor and real life examples we learn lessons from the top characteristics of successful changers. Whether it is change imposed or change by choice, there are real benefits when we learn to “celebrate change.”

"Wrinkles of Wit and Wisdom"™

Remember those wonderful sayings you heard as you grew up? “Don’t count your chickens... Keep your fences mended...You’d better clean your plate... Make hay while...” These and many more insightful phrases are blended with lots of fun and real life examples to form a frolicking lesson from yesterday’s wit and wisdom.

"The Top Ten Stupid Things Families Do To Break Up Their Business"™

"Generations at Work...or at War!"™

An introductory presentation followed by a panel representing three stages of work involvement - beginning, middle, senior. (Panel members to be selected by the meeting planner.)

Generational differences and preferences make for interesting work teams, especially when the transition of ownership and power, and leadership and labor are involved. An insightful profile will be shared highlighting significant influences, characteristics and motivational needs for each of four generations, the “Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters”. Then a panel of “been there, done that” experts will share their insight of what has worked and what needs work. The difference between lifestyle and business, family and employee, emotion and fact, will be discussed.

"Tough Questions in Tough Situations"™

Uh Oh! Here they come...John Q. Public...The Media... Government Officials... Urban Friend. What will you say to their tough questions? Are your responses self-defending or public educating? Can you do both and still respond to tough questions asked those of us in agriculture? This participation session will have you preparing and listening, before responding. Learn the value of being a true professional in the midst of challenge.

"When Mind Reading is Not Enough"™

It’s much easier to take care of the "weeds, seeds, breeds, and feeds", but it’s the interactions of people that bring the most joy or pain in our business. During this upbeat participation session, we’ll identify facts of working together, learn how to communicate clear expectations, and receive a tool for conducting productive farm unit meetings. This session is for those interested in less stress, cussing and ulcers...and more interested in productive communi­cation, cooperation and positive team results.

"The Sequoia System: A Unique Look at Working in Unison"™

Sequoias. Perhaps you’ve seen them, those massive giants. It’s time to take a closer look. From their intricate root system to staggering heights, their uniqueness is made possible by standing in unison. During this fun-filled presentation, we’ll learn valuable team building lessons from the giant redwoods.

"Through the Eyes of a Customer"™

Have you truly looked at your service through the eyes of the customer? What an insightful experience! During this fun-filled presentation, we’ll review five factors that influence today’s purchasing decisions and take an honest look at twelve reasons why you lose a customer. We’ll learn practical ideas to create interest, build loyalty and increase your value in a hi-tech, hi touch competitive environment.With lots of laughter and real life stories, we’ll renew our energy and take home ideas to build and reinforce exceptional service.

"Write a Little... Say a Lot"™

E-mail, electronic greeting cards, faxes, printed cards.
They’re all great... but what do we really look for? It’s those few hand written words that carry the personal touch and build relationships. During this upbeat, participation session we’ll learn from useful ideas and examples to help us better express our thoughts and transfer them to paper. We’ll discover a very important way of connecting and communicating. We’ll understand the wonder of words as we write a little and say a lot.

"The Confident Woman"™

From the blending of multiple roles and the expectations of daily living, to the fast paced, changing world, we know that the feeling of confidence is difficult to achieve.

Confidence is that special component of our belief system that gives one tender power. It motivates through strength of self-worth, past experience and support of those around us. The result is the capability to build on our strengths, overcome our weaknesses and tolerate our limitations.

During this fun-filled seminar, we'll explore the confidence factors of women we respect. We'll build a firm foundation in order to take necessary risks. As we highlight the top characteristics of confident women, we'll learn new ideas to increase achievement and positively influence our overall health and well-being. Together we'll laugh while we learn at this special "time-out" for women.