Real leaders shine when fear creeps in, communication breaks down and chaos starts driving decisions.

Cheryl Mitchell, leadership strategist and speaker, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast to unpack what it really takes to lead through uncertainty — especially in food and agriculture. From multigenerational farm families to fast-moving organizations, Cheryl shares how leaders can slow down, listen differently and choose clarity when the noise gets loud. Drawing on decades of experience and her roots as a dairy farmer’s daughter, she offers practical insight for leading people through fear, change, and deeply personal stakes.

Cheryl gets real about:

• Clarity over chaos: why pausing, getting quiet and owning your mindset is a leadership advantage
• Bridging generational divides: how to translate communication across age, experience, and perspective without assumptions
• Leading yourself first: why growth alone has limits — and how reflection, coaching, and curiosity deepen leadership impact

This episode will challenge you to rethink how you respond under pressure and create space for silence.

Want to hear more from Cheryl? Check out her blog here!

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About The Cultivating Leaders Podcast

Real stories. Practical advice. Tangible growth. Join The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, brought to you by Agriculture Future of America, as we explore what it takes to lead in food, agriculture, and beyond.  Whether you’re just starting out or leading at the highest level, this podcast is your go-to resource for leadership that matters. Listen now and start cultivating your leadership journey.

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