PDPW Podcasts

Tom Thibodeau returns on the PDP Podcast to honor those in the life of farming; the lives of people who work the land.  As we hear from Tom, farming is an act of servant leadership. It is a heritage and legacy that connects one generation to the next in an effort to feed the world.

E+R=O means ​Event + Response = Outcome. There are many different types of mindsets a person can choose. Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau explains the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset by using the E+R=O method.

Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau joins us to remember a man widely regarded as one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood under the voice of moral authority. He preached for non violence and peace. He preached for understanding and compassion. He was steadfast in believing we are all God's children; that everybody is worthy of dignity and respect. He was articulate, thoughtful and his words still ring with us today.

Michael Hoffman of Igniting Performance returns to the PDP Podcast to share a conversation he had with a special friend on the importance of being positively outrageous.

What are you putting on your agenda this year to add to your bag of skill sets? Michael Hoffman of Igniting Performance returns to the PDP Podcast to discuss three areas that can help us be more effective in all aspects of our life. Your head, heart and hands.

Happy New Year! This is a time for friends and family. A time for reflection and a time for new beginnings. Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau reflects on how he has changed his thoughts and beliefs through the years compared to the perspective he believed once back in the day.

The holidays are a time for family and friends; but is also a great time to check in on your mental health! Jeff Ditzenberger shares why this important topic is difficult to focus on but is very necessary.

The holidays bring us bright lights and presents under the tree, but this is also the time when depression and suicide rates increase.

Jeff "Ditz" Ditzenberger is back with a special holiday message. Nearly 30 years ago, Ditz survived his own suicide attempt. In 2015, he founded TUGS to promote mental wellness in rural communities. Today, he is a certified mental health life coach and peer specialist in mental health and addiction recovery and is a qualified Question Persuade Refer (QPR) instructor.

Jeff “Ditz” Ditzenberger has been a member of the agricultural community his entire life. A Navy veteran and former corn and soybean farmer, he brings a vast array of life and professional experiences to his work. 

Nearly 30 years ago, Ditz survived his own suicide attempt. In 2015, he founded TUGS to promote mental wellness in rural communities. TUGS (Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting) is a community nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental wellness and ending the stigma around seeking help for suicidal ideation. Working directly with individuals and in partnership with other community groups, TUGS emphasizes peer connection and support — particularly for those who find it most difficult to accept and express their personal struggles and professional frustrations. It’s Okay to not be Okay.

Michael Hoffman of Igniting Performance shares how to be an Agent of Joy! Michael believes we all need a little education and encouragement to feel and be more joyful.