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]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/63363-the-courage-to-evolve-good-days-and-bad-days http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/63363 Words are extremely powerful. Written words can completely change a person’s attitude. Words are extremely powerful. Written words can completely change a person’s attitude.

]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/63252-the-courage-to-evolve-words-friend-or-foe http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/63252 I realize that very few people intentionally plan for failure in their day. Yet somehow, like the Mayhem character in those insurance commercials, failure seems to find all of us sooner or later. I realize that very few people intentionally plan for failure in their day. Yet somehow, like the Mayhem character in those insurance commercials, failure seems to find all of us sooner or later.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/63153-the-courage-to-evolve-is-failure-a-problem-or-an-opportunity http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/63153 I’m guessing that many of you never even noticed the title of this regular column, “The courage to evolve.” There was actually a great deal of thought and reflection that went into choosing those words. I’m guessing that many of you never even noticed the title of this regular column, “The courage to evolve.” There was actually a great deal of thought and reflection that went into choosing those words.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/63040-the-courage-to-evolve-why-this-title-matters http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/63040 In the last column, we talked about how valuable and important it is to have vision in our businesses. I want you to know that, in my opinion, vision is even more important outside of business. In the last column, we talked about how valuable and important it is to have vision in our businesses. I want you to know that, in my opinion, vision is even more important outside of business.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/62946-the-courage-to-evolve-vision-is-not-just-good-for-business http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/62946 I love leadership, and it is very clear that vision is one of the most important responsibilities of any leader. Great leaders understand the significance of not only possessing vision but also clearly communicating it to everyone connected to the organization. I love leadership, and it is very clear that vision is one of the most important responsibilities of any leader. Great leaders understand the significance of not only possessing vision but also clearly communicating it to everyone connected to the organization.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/62832-the-courage-to-evolve-vision-checkup http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/62832 When I was first approached about writing this page for Progressive Dairy, I asked for a little time to think about it. Time is one of our most valuable resources, and too often it is taken for granted. There are many things that contribute to success, but being aware of what success truly means to us – and then being intentional, focused and proactive about how we spend our time – ranks very high on that list. When I was first approached about writing this page for Progressive Dairy, I asked for a little time to think about it. Time is one of our most valuable resources, and too often it is taken for granted. There are many things that contribute to success, but being aware of what success truly means to us – and then being intentional, focused and proactive about how we spend our time – ranks very high on that list.

]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/62746-the-courage-to-evolve-why-i-chose-to-write-this-page http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/62746 In upcoming articles, I’ll go into more detail about what you can expect from this column. For this issue, however, I’d like to take a moment to help you better understand the person behind the page. In upcoming articles, I’ll go into more detail about what you can expect from this column. For this issue, however, I’d like to take a moment to help you better understand the person behind the page.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/37-progressive-dairy-the-courage-to-evolve/post/62678-the-courage-to-evolve-the-person-behind-the-page http://www.agproud.com/blogs/37/post/62678