The People Spark Podcast

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Episodes: 49

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The People Spark® Podcast is where ag leaders and business owners come for practical tools, real stories, and straightforward strategies to grow stronger people leaders, teams, and businesses. Hosts Kristen Ireland and Erin Mies, HR and leadership consultants with over 35 years of combined experience, share insights from the field and conversations with leaders who have been where you are. From navigating change and improving retention to building culture and leading with confidence, every episode delivers simple, actionable takeaways you can put into practice right away. Whether you’re leading a family business, co-op, managing a dealership, or running an ag-adjacent business, this podcast will help you stop spinning in circles and move forward with clarity, confidence, and results.

Episode Date
When Values Collide
Aug 18, 2026
The Bad Apple
Aug 11, 2026
Versus: Feedback vs. Reflection
Aug 04, 2026
Build Leaders, Not Followers (w. Paul Kelly)
Jul 28, 2026
When a New Leader Steps In
Jul 21, 2026
Versus: Structure vs. Curiosity
Jul 14, 2026
Versus: Clarity vs. Compassion
Jul 14, 2026
Versus: Solve the Problem
Jul 07, 2026
Versus: The Culture!
Jul 07, 2026
Coward's Corner
Jun 30, 2026
The Messy Middle of Strategy
Jun 23, 2026
The Downfall of They Should Know
Jun 16, 2026
Logic Alone Doesn't Change Behavior
Jun 09, 2026
The Vital Behavior
Jun 02, 2026
Getting People On Board
May 26, 2026
Another Lap Around the Sun
May 19, 2026
Satisfaction Focused on Engagement
May 12, 2026
Defining Leadership in Your Organization
May 05, 2026
Leading Through the Unknown
Apr 28, 2026
Are You Playing Golf or Basketball
Apr 07, 2026
Find Your Peace Out People
Mar 31, 2026
Stepping Out of the Weeds: Let Them Lead
Mar 24, 2026
AI Can Help Leaders. It Can’t Lead.
Mar 17, 2026
Steping Out of the Weeds: Feedback
Mar 10, 2026
Stepping Out of the Weeds: Onboarding
Mar 03, 2026
Stepping Out of the Weeds: A Simple Hiring Framework
Feb 24, 2026
Stepping Out of the Weeds: Hiring Decisions
Feb 17, 2026
Leaders Becoming Better at Tough Conversations
Feb 10, 2026
The Power of Open-Ended Questions
Feb 03, 2026
The Transparency Tension: What to Share, When, and Why
Jan 27, 2026
Moments of Transition
Jan 20, 2026
When Training Isn’t the Problem
Jan 13, 2026
Why Silence Is Not Buy In
Jan 06, 2026
Reflecting on the Year and What Comes Next
Dec 30, 2025
Closing Out the Season With Meaningful Recognition
Dec 23, 2025
Bringing People Along the Commitment Curve
Dec 16, 2025
Build Real Engagement
Dec 09, 2025
Helping Translate the Vision
Dec 02, 2025
Ready or Not
Nov 25, 2025
The Critical Role of Culture in Agribusiness M&A
Nov 18, 2025
Passing the Torch with Purpose
Nov 11, 2025
Paving the Road to Clarity
Nov 04, 2025
From Cowboy to Corporate
Oct 28, 2025
Stop Guessing, Start Leading
Oct 21, 2025
Goals That Drive Behavior
Oct 14, 2025
Keepers of Culture
Oct 07, 2025
Culture You Can See
Sep 30, 2025
Where Culture Meets Conversation. Our Launch Story.
Sep 23, 2025
The Trailer
Sep 23, 2025