🎙️ Replay Episode Alert! This conversation with Michael Pisciotta was one of our most downloaded episodes of 2024, and for good reason. In this episode, host Mark Jewell dives deep into the power of intentional leadership, relationship-building, and clarity in agribusiness. If you missed it the first time around, now is your chance to gain valuable insights from Michael’s experience and wisdom.

Michael Pisciotta serves as the Director of Agronomy for the Southern U.S. at Timac Agro USA. Over the past six years, his responsibilities have expanded across product management, marketing, research, development, and regulatory affairs in the specialty fertilizer industry. As a Certified Crop Advisor and a 4R Nutrient Management Specialist, Michael is a leading voice on specialty fertilizer products, fertilizer regulations, and biological product positioning for grower success. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Plant Food Educational Society and is a member of The Fertilizer Institute’s Biostimulant Council.

🔹 Intentional leadership starts from the heart – Michael explains why true leadership begins with genuine connection to your work and your team.

🔹 Clarity is key for effective delegation – Learn how clear expectations help empower employees and improve overall results.

🔹 The power of vulnerability in leadership – Why being open and authentic is crucial for trust and team engagement.

🔹 Creativity as an energizer – How staying creative keeps leaders motivated and inspired.

🔹 Balancing family and work life – Insights on strategic planning to ensure time for both professional and personal priorities.

💬 "Retention is recruitment, and for me, retaining and getting buy-in continuously from the folks around me is the most important thing I can do to make them feel engaged."

💬 "Power is being able to let power go. That’s going to help [team members] build what they can be."

💬 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work."

📖 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – A timeless guide on relationship-building and leadership.

📖 Buy-In: How to Keep Your Good Ideas from Getting Shot Down by John Kotter – A must-read on securing support for your best ideas.

If you missed this episode when it first aired, don’t miss this opportunity to absorb powerful leadership lessons from Michael Pisciotta. Tune in and take actionable steps toward leading with intention, clarity, and impact in your agribusiness journey!

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