The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry executives indicated that critical leadership characteristics in executive recruitment and engagement include emotional intelligence (74%) and diversity, equity and inclusion (77%). The growing interest in diversity expectations from employees,…
More DetailsLast month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave final approval for two companies – Upside Foods and Good Meat – to produce and sell cultivated meat commercially within the United States. Upside Foods’ Chief Operations Officer Amy Chen called the regulatory approvals a “watershed moment” for the food industry…
More DetailsContributing Principals: Michael Whitney & Christophe Dumont Behance Co-Founder Scott Belsky once said “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” Entrepreneurs around the world have some version of that engrained in them, which is why everyday life is filled with products and services that make life more convenient.…
More DetailsBy Gary Weihs and Ed Yuhas While attending the recent joint annual American Dairy Products Institute / American Butter Institute (ADPI/ABI) conference, K&R principals Gary Weihs and Ed Yuhas had the opportunity to connect with dozens of decision makers and listen to keynotes from experts in the dairy industry. Those…
More Details10 Questions to help you decide if Executive Coaching is for you For a new executive, coaching can accelerate onboarding and culturation while quickly deepening leadership capabilities. It enhances a leader’s ability to think strategically, drive results and often empowers a leader to reach their full potential faster. But, will you…
More DetailsOur conversations with more than 15,000 prospective candidates in 2022 validate that top leaders continue to prioritize their career and evaluate opportunities from a different lens. Prospective candidates are looking to align with an organization that has a clear purpose and a role that resonates on a deeper level. Prospective…
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