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Lessons from the Farm: Adapt for Progress

wes — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:18:58 +0000

But at the end of the day, those transition moments were crucial. We had to pay attention and respond appropriately, knowing the long term goal superseded the immediate situation.

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Lessons from the Farm: Save the Drama

wes — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:03:08 +0000

Well, here we are again. April at 3QL means I dig into my past and bring some leadership lessons from the farm. If you’re new, or if you’d just like a refresher, you can see some of the lessons from the farm posts from the past by clicking here, here, ...

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Lessons from the Farm: When to Stop

wes — Thu, 27 May 2021 13:09:35 +0000

Here’s the thing about getting stuck. Once you get stuck, more than likely you’re not going to pull yourself out alone. In fact, in my experience, when I got stuck and kept telling myself I could work myself out, a lot of times I only dug a deeper hole.

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Lessons from the Farm: Keep Going

wes — Tue, 25 May 2021 13:22:05 +0000

Success is not a calling. Success is a result.

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Lessons from the Farm: Surround Yourself with Sharp People

wes — Tue, 18 May 2021 13:02:13 +0000

Let’s get theoretical today. I was always amazed by my dad’s ability to come up with new ideas of how to approach a situation or problem. I remember, specifically, him deciding he wanted to create a special gate based on the way a calf feeder worked. It was one of ...

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Lessons from the Farm: Know Your Season

wes — Thu, 13 May 2021 13:14:00 +0000

Our year is divided into four seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Sometimes, living in Texas, we feel like we experience all four in one day, but each season brings its own unique challenges and benefits. Growing up on the farm, we lived by different seasons. Depending on the main ...

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Lessons from the Farm: Take a Break

wes — Tue, 11 May 2021 13:02:54 +0000

Successful farmers know how to walk this line. They know the weight of the work, but they also know the importance of rest.

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Lessons from the Farm: Know Your Herd

wes — Thu, 06 May 2021 13:44:02 +0000

Would you like to know a little secret about cattle? Some are never satisfied. They almost intrinsically want to find a way out of wherever they are. There are exceptions, of course. A good wheat field (today’s picture is actually a picture I received in a text this morning!) will ...

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Lessons from the Farm: Fix the Tire

wes — Tue, 04 May 2021 13:26:02 +0000

During my second stint at Henson Farms, my dad told me about a local farmer who didn't use an air compressor. His reasoning? Because if you have a tire that's going flat, you need to address the problem and get the flat fixed. Seems kind of obvious, right?

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Lessons from the Farm: Learn the Hacks

wes — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:34:00 +0000

I was very fortunate growing up working on the farm. Our tractors always had air conditioners. The A/C may not have always functioned perfectly, but the tractors were equipped. They also had cabs. They may not sound like an important distinction, but it is. That means our tractors were relatively ...

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