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Resiliency. Determination. Empathy. In a world of change and challenge, these attributes are the fuel that power continuous improvement and remarkable outcomes.
At the heart of every success, achievement, strong teams and dynamic workplace cultures are those who excel in “the people business.” Aaron’s dynamic and engaging story telling brings to life the must-dos for making lasting and impactful connections – from trust, being in the moment, and empathy, to gratitude, humility and encouraging.
Aaron excels at delivering memorable keynote presentations, leading impactful half-and full-day team-building workshops and facilitating strategic planning that gets results! He’s frequently recognized in post-event evaluations for his authenticity, sincerity, relatability and connecting in a heartfelt way with audiences.
As the world moves faster, relationships often become more superficial and transactional. Yet, everything we have and do is shaped by our connections with others. How we treat people impacts not only our self-worth but also our quality of life, success at work, and the well-being of our families and communities. It’s time to recalibrate your relationship compass. How do you show up for your team and in your relationships? How do you nurture and sustain them? How do you deepen connections and truly become someone to someone else? By making every interaction genuinely personal, you’ll cultivate deeper fulfillment and greater professional success and outcomes.
Laugh, ponder and engage as Aaron shares insights for:
· Deepening your appreciation for perspective and empathy.
· Discovering the key attributes of five-star leaders.
· Harnessing the power of trust—both in earning and extending it.
· Leveraging relatability as a catalyst for team performance.
· Staying focused on what’s important, not what’s urgent!
It’s easy to focus on the challenges in agriculture, but the fundamentals of food and farming remain strong! Every year, more than 8 million people—three times the population of Iowa—move from rural areas to cities, shifting from food producers to full-time consumers. Today, less than 2% of the world’s population is directly involved in farming. These trends highlight the critical role of farmers and the growing need for them to connect, influence, and lead. In this energetic and highly interactive keynote, Aaron inspires agriculturalists to step up and speak out—advocating for their farms, families, and the future of agriculture. This session is especially impactful for young and beginning farmers, equipping them to lead with confidence and make a lasting impact beyond the farm gate.
Be the Reason: Encouraging, Laughing & Leading with Kindness
Does your team need a recharge? Are your teammates caught up in urgency at the expense of what truly matters? Has busyness overshadowed real outcomes? It’s time to shift perspective and set a new course! In this highly interactive workshop, you’ll learn to strategize, prioritize, focus, measure, and report—key steps to driving meaningful progress. Discover proven strategies to strengthen team culture, enhance outcomes, and cultivate customer loyalty and employee retention. Get ready to move from busy to better!
We’ve had many great leadership speakers from around the country present to our staff, but Aaron may be the most influential presenter we’ve had the privilege to learn from. He’s an artful storyteller who encourages participants to elevate their game in terms of the dedication, commitment, and compassion shown to those whom we serve in our midst.
Whether he’s providing insight into the world of agriculture through captivating storytelling and research or inspiring the audience with lessons learned in leadership, Aaron always delivers a dynamic and meaningful message filled with key takeaways for our participants.
Aaron went above and beyond to customize his presentation for our group, and he was so great to work with leading up to the training. Not only did he provide a stellar presentation, but he also took time to connect with our farmers before, during, and after his presentation. The added personal touches made a huge difference, and I look forward to working with Aaron again!
Aaron’s presentation ‘won’ the day! It was highest rated keynote for our Leadership Institute and an absolute hit!
You knocked it out of the park, Aaron! Your keynote was inspiring and touching. I had a big lump in my throat.
Our agency force loved your message as evidenced by the standing ovation you received. You motivated me to get home from work with a kinder and more loving attitude, call a good friend who is in an assisted living center and many more suggestions that you made that affected me.
