The Bridge

Host: Ashley Schantell

Guests: Haley Byers, Steph Lunden, Yue Titus

Description: Crew takes over the podcast this month to share some of their favorite recommendations for work life balance. Join them as they give you tips and tricks on topics including meal planning, budgeting, and activities to do with your kids, all with the goal of making your day more successful!

Links:

Meal Planning-  What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like

Cooking | caroline chambers | Substack

Productivity- Effective Edge Class , Pomodoro method 

Budgeting Tips- Everydollar app, Mint.com, digit app

Things to do with kids: Instagram @dayswithgrey,

@busytoddler, @ABClearning, @recycleandplay

Crew yammer page with ideas: (20+)

Yammer - Conversation

Book recommendations:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

Audio books apps:

Scribed, libby, audible

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we hear from Scott Binder. Scott sits down with us to discuss some things about him both personally and professionally as well as a day in the life of ELT. It’s the first in a mini series of hosting ELT members.  Hear about some current focuses, what the ELT relationship with our board looks like and who the best chef on ELT is! 

"In this company, it doesn’t matter what your title is. You can contribute and have a relationship in a whole group of different ways regardless of your title.” -Scott Binder

Host: Andy Pfeifer

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we are joined by our five brand-new Roots members. This is a chance to get to know the Roots team more and hear about what we have in store for 2023! Let’s give a warm welcome to our new teammates:

Jaden Coen - Leasing Representative, Omaha

Jess Miller – Business Analyst, Application Development Team 5, Omaha

Aditya Bhongir – Application Developer, Omaha

Sarah Weis – Product Support Analyst, Business Support, Cedar Rapids

Alyssa Buis – Business Analyst, Data Integration and GIS, Omaha

“I feel lucky to be working for a company that genuinely wants the best for its customers and employees, offers a multitude of different opportunities for involvement, and they are actively curating a culture people want to work in.” – Jaden Coen

“I want to empower others to continue to grow whether that’s personally or professionally and I feel that Roots embodies that mindset.” – Alyssa Buis

Host: Sarah Walther

Description: On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we hear from Nathan Jensen and Rory Witt as they share how morning routines have been influential in their lives. The podcast highlights Robert Sharma, author of “The 5 AM Club”, who writes about the benefits of having a morning routine and lays out formulas like the 20/20/20 method to make the most out of the first hour of every day.  We encourage you to listen to this podcast and read the book!

“The way you start your day influences the way it unfolds…we always perform in a way that is aligned with how we see ourselves, so turn I cant’s into I can’s and develop habits that help you reach your goals.” – Nathan Jensen, VP Capital Markets

Host: Kayleigh Stender

Podcast Recommendations: The Mandate Podcast, Peter Ziehan and the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Book Recommendations: Winning by Tim Grover, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom and Winning the War in your Mind by Craig Groeschel

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we hear from the Roots Leadership Team as they share holiday traditions from their homes. From cookie decorating, to church, to Lego building, we all have unique memories that bring us closer together making Farm Credit teammates feel like family. Happy Holidays to all!

Host: Kayleigh Stender

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we welcome Kate Larsen, Salesforce Administrator and the incoming leader of Roots, and Karie Spencer, VP Financial Systems and the incoming sponsor of Roots. They share their background, common misconceptions of Roots, give a glimpse into 2023, and much more!

“Technology is going to continue to grow, not only in how we reach our customers, but how can we reach more teammates that would like to get involved. As we look into 2023, we’ll want to challenge ourselves on how we can use technology in a meaningful way.” – Karie Spencer

Host: Chelsea Christensen and Marty Hoefer

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host CREW leadership team members Tessa Genners, Product Owner, and Ryan Coleman, RVP Retail Operations. They talk to us about the CREW ERG, helpful family practices, and how you can get involved.

“CREW is just that. It’s supporting employees as they lead their families and helping them to be the best they can be at work. You feel most productive at work when you’re happy in your family life, and we’re just trying to make that a little bit easier.” – Ryan Coleman

Host: Austin Fichter

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Marty Hoefer, VP Portfolio Analysis and Reporting. He talks about his passion for Crypto, the dos and don’ts, and where to even start! If you’re curious to know more, reach out on Twitter to @MartyHoefer (a.k.a Crypto Dad).

“Blockchain is the technology that enables cryptocurrency to exist. Cryptocurrency are the projects that sit on top of that technology.” -Marty Hoefer 

Host: Maryann Peak

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Rebecca Shively, Customer Education Specialist, and Lacey Dalton, Sales Talent Development Specialist. They talk to us about the Catalyst ERG historically and how they are impacting and empowering women within Farm Credit.

“The mission of catalyst is to foster opportunities to empower women and enrich their professional development… Our vision is around women discovering, pursuing, and achieving their true potential.” -Rebecca Shively 

Host: Karlie Jandel

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Lou Caniglia, VP Business Intelligence and David Wendt, RVP Related Services in Southwest Iowa. As facilitators of the Dave Ramsey CORE Financial Course and finance gurus, they share their personal stories and why they are inspired to help others achieve their financial goals.

“I love that we’re getting a front row seat to see lives change and families impacted, we’ve heard a lot of stories over the years of families that have engaged in the way Dave Ramsey teaches and carried that into their families and it’s inspiring to see.” -Lou

Host: Nichole Christensen