Aaron Putze

Ever heard someone say, “Oh, it’s nothing personal?” Seriously, what a statement! Everything we do is personal as our attitude and actions impact the well-being of others. How we treat others also affects our self-worth, quality of life and contributions at the office, in our homes and throughout our communities. Recalibrate your relationship compass by doing a bit of introspection as to how you show up and nurture and sustain relationships! Making everything positively personal will drive greater personal fulfillment and professional success!

Laugh, ponder and engage as Aaron shares insights for how to:

• Gain a greater appreciation for perspective and empathy.
• Become acquainted with the attributes of five-star leaders.
• Understand the power of extending and earning trust.
• Master the transformative impact of relatability as a driver of team performance.
• Never again mistake what’s urgent with what’s important!

Tariffs. The rise of Brazil. An aging China. Lack of a Farm Bill and clarity on biofuels policy. And the hits just keep coming! Despite the challenges, the global fundamentals impacting the future of agriculture are trending in favor of the U.S. farmer. 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.

Is your team in need of a boost? Are your teammates devoting precious energy to what’s urgent rather than what’s important? Have outcomes taken a back seat to busyness? Set a new course by peering through the other end of the telescope! In this highly interactive team workshop, you’ll kickstart your journey to better by harnessing the importance of strategizing, prioritizing, focusing, measuring and reporting. You’ll receive proven strategies for boosting team culture and outcomes that create fans, customer loyalty and employee retention.

Effective communications need not be complicated. In fact, the most effective messages are simple and succinct. In this highly interactive workshop, Aaron distills the elements of developing and sharing memorable and impactful stories. Participants will harness the power of their own unique and relatable moments and experiences while learning the fundamentals for preparing and delivering messages that resonate. Session participants will network with each other to fine tune their stories; volunteers will share their stories with the group – and receive real time feedback for maximum impact and learning!