Episodes

  • Leadership According to Jesus (WCP 408)

    Leadership According to Jesus (WCP 408)
    Feb 7 2025
    In this episode I share a talk I gave during a breakout session at the recent South Dakota Grassland Coalition annual conference. I take a look at a few passages from the New Testament Book of Matthew and consider the implications for how we handle leadership. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over...
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    28 mins
  • The Necessary Pieces for Leaders to Replace Themselves (WCP 407)

    The Necessary Pieces for Leaders to Replace Themselves (WCP 407)
    Feb 4 2025
    Good leaders direct their organizations toward success. Great leaders replace themselves with leaders better than they are. Josh Kerpan has been on a journey to replace himself. He and his team have accomplished that. Today on the Working Cows podcast we discuss the importance of Purpose, Processes, and People to escape the entrepreneurial trap. Thanks...
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    53 mins
  • Managing the Unseen Before it Becomes Visible (WCP 406)

    Managing the Unseen Before it Becomes Visible (WCP 406)
    Jan 27 2025
    How do leaders shape the future of the resources with which they have been entrusted? What does it take to avoid catastrophe and maximize positive results? In a word, intentionality. We have to continue making small regular investments in our resources to ensure long-term success. In this episode I share a keynote I gave to...
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    50 mins
  • How Sheep Improve Soil Health and Profitability (WCP 405)

    How Sheep Improve Soil Health and Profitability (WCP 405)
    Jan 20 2025
    Many places around the country talk about sheep being the mortgage lifters. South Central Kansas is no different. Ryan and Kelsey Keeling have been on a journey to transition the ranch they manage to a higher percentage of grazing days allotted to sheep. They joined me to discuss how they are sharing this journey on...
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    53 mins
  • Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies (WCP 404)

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies (WCP 404)
    Jan 18 2025
    In part two of a discussion on where we stand in American agriculture Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss what we can do to revive rural America economically speaking. We discuss the role of regenerative agriculture in accomplishing this goal as well as the causes of the hollowing out of rural...
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Developing Easy-Keeping Cattle for Maximum Profitability (WCP 403)

    Developing Easy-Keeping Cattle for Maximum Profitability (WCP 403)
    Jan 14 2025
    Wineglass Ranch has been on a mission for many years to develop easy-keeping cattle. They have sought to do this by developing heifers that get bred year after year, developing bulls that add heterosis, and maintain a low frame score cow that can graze 365 days per year. Cow boss TJ Ellicott joined me to...
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    47 mins
  • Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)

    Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)
    Jan 6 2025
    What is the State of Agriculture in 2025 in America? How do we substantively make a difference in 2025 in American Agriculture? Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me to discuss their understanding of where we are in agriculture and how we make real progress in a regenerative direction. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor,...
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    56 mins
  • How Body Language Affects What People Hear with Joshua and Tara Dukart (WCP 401)

    How Body Language Affects What People Hear with Joshua and Tara Dukart (WCP 401)
    Dec 30 2024
    Over 90% of our communication is non-verbal. From body language, to tone, to mirror neurons it’s less about what we said and more about how we said it including our posture while saying. Guests Joshua and Tara Dukart help me take a deep dive on all things communication. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!...
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    1 hr and 7 mins