Category Archives: Ag Legacy Newsletter

Does Sorry Have A Place in YOUR Ag legacy?

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SAYING “I’M SORRY” is an act all too often overlooked in our daily interactions and there can be many obstacles that keep us from saying these simple words.

Some may see it as being weak or giving-in if they admit that they are sorry to someone else. In reality, it often takes more courage to be the one to go first and you might find that the other person feels the same way.

It is also important to express that you are genuinely sorry and care about the other person, promising to make amends and not repeat the mistake . . .

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Does Disrespect Have A Place in Your Ag legacy?

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DISRESPECTFUL and rude comments are difficult to deal with when at work or in a social situation. But can be even more difficult and personal when it is a family member sending you the negativity. As family, we know each other best, not only how we like our coffee or our favorite ice cream flavor, but also our weaknesses, fears, and vulnerabilities. It’s often family members that can love the strongest, but also hurt the worst. This familial bond can make it more personal and the option of walking away may not be possible . . .

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Does Anger Have a Place in an Ag Legacy?

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ANGER as one of the basic human emotions, as elemental as happiness, sadness, anxiety, or disgust. Anger is related to the fight, flight, or freeze response of the nervous system; it prepares humans to fight. But fighting doesn’t necessarily mean throwing punches; it might motivate persons to combat injustice by changing laws or enforcing new behaviors. But does anger have a place in an ag legacy?

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Why is Trust Important in an Ag Legacy?

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TRUST compels us to act based on our perceptions of another, in other words an individual’s belief in, and willingness to act on the basis of the words, actions, and decisions of another. It is much easier to lose trust than it is to build it up. It is important for families, as well as individuals, to be proactive in their efforts to develop and nurture a sense of trust within the family. That foundation of trust also carries over into a family business. Understanding the factors that can affect trust in a relationship is a great place to begin to understand how to build, or rebuild, trust.
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