Culture is NOT taught, It’s Caught. feat. Galynn Beer

The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast

Galynn Beer is a seasoned leader in the agribusiness industry. With a strong focus on intentional leadership, Galen has successfully built and led teams that are aligned with a long-term vision and culture. He believes in the power of discipline and patience to achieve goals and retain top talent.

Summary:

Galynn Beer emphasizes the importance of being intentional in leadership. He believes that having a clear vision is the starting point for being intentional. It is crucial to know where you are going and then take daily actions that align with that vision. Galen also highlights the significance of discipline and delayed gratification in achieving long-term goals. He discusses the role of culture in leadership and how it needs to be modeled by leaders rather than just taught. Galen shares his perspective on talent retention and attraction, emphasizing the need for employees who view their work as a career and are aligned with the company's vision. He also addresses the challenge of balancing personal work habits with the expectations of others and the importance of self-awareness in leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Being intentional starts with having a clear vision and taking daily actions that align with that vision.
• Discipline and delayed gratification are essential for achieving long-term goals.
• Culture needs to be modeled by leaders rather than just taught.
• Talent retention and attraction require employees who view their work as a career and are aligned with the company's vision.
• Balancing personal work habits with the expectations of others requires self-awareness.

Quotes:

• "Being intentional always starts with having a good vision for where you're going."
• "Discipline is about having that internal motivation to get up and stick to a plan."
• "Culture has to be caught, not taught."
• "You're not paying someone for the hours they put into the job, you're paying them for what they produce."
• "If you're having turnover, you need to take a good, hard look in the mirror."
• "Patience is a big hurdle that I've had to overcome in my career."
• "Vulnerability and transparency are important for building trust in leadership."