Cutting Through Ambiguity - The North Star with Colin Steen

The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast

Colin Steen is the CEO of Legacy Agripartners, a company focused on providing innovative solutions to farmers in the forage industry. With a background in the seed industry and experience in mergers and acquisitions, Colin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the agribusiness space.

Summary:

Colin Steen, CEO of Legacy Agripartners, discusses the importance of being intentional in leadership and how it can help remove ambiguity and bring clarity to others. He emphasizes the need to focus on the right things and solve for ambiguity in conversations with farmers. Colin also shares insights into the future of the seed industry, including advancements in technology, gene editing, and regenerative agriculture. He highlights the importance of listening to farmers and understanding their needs in order to drive innovation in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Being intentional means removing ambiguity and bringing clarity to others.
• Focus on the right things and solve for ambiguity in conversations with farmers.
• The seed industry is experiencing advancements in technology, gene editing, and regenerative agriculture.
• Listening to farmers and understanding their needs is crucial for driving innovation in the industry.

Quotes:

"My intentionality or being intentional is all around trying to clear up ambiguity."

"If I keep the farmers as my north star, that helps me remove ambiguity and lead to the right answer."

"The customer isn't always right. It's okay to release ourselves from a conversation if it's not the right fit."

"We're at a precipice of a whole bunch of change happening at once in agriculture."

"Gene editing is super exciting and can lead to healthier crops and better profitability for farmers."

"Regenerative agriculture is a growing movement that can help companies meet emission targets and reward farmers for carbon sequestration."

"We need to listen to farmers and understand their problems in order to solve them effectively."

"It's okay to make money while doing the right thing."

"Being intentional at home is just as important as being intentional at work."