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Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession [episode 63]

Updated: Sep 17


header graphic Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession [episode 63]

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John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome John Locke, a sixth-generation rancher and instructor at Ranching for Profit, to the podcast today to discuss mindset and emotional barriers to succession in ranching. John highlights the importance of understanding emotions and effective communication, citing the need for extreme ownership and intentional listening. He shares his personal experience with a challenging succession event and the value of defining a legacy beyond physical assets.


In this episode, Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession, we cover: 

  • Setting ourselves up for a successful succession event

  • How fear is often the fundamental emotion that drives people away from conversations about succession planning

  • Understanding your emotions to turn destructive communication into effective communication

  • Practical tools for effective communication, including reflective listening and asking questions to understand


Meet Alex McKiernan:

Alex McKiernan and his wife, Chloe Diegel, own and operate Robinette Farms, whose mission is "Great food that transforms people and the land." Alex is passionate about connecting people to the land through food and adventure, and using agriculture and outdoor experience to improve our shared natural resources.


Meet John Locke:

John Locke is a partner in the Locke Division of JD Hudgins located in Hungerford, TX. John is a gifted instructor and connects with participants because he has been in their shoes. John grew up raising registered Brahman cattle and is still heavily involved in the family’s business, but he knew there was more to ranching than raising quality cattle. John and his family got involved in Ranching for Profit and were members of Executive Link for 6 years, during which time John took on a larger leadership role in their business and became a leader in regenerative grazing. John is passionate about the principles taught at Ranching for Profit and has experienced firsthand the transformation that the application of those principles can make in a ranching business.

  

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Related Episodes:

  • Mindset Above All: Alex McKiernan's Resilient Journey Post-Accident (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)

  • Business Resiliency When the Unexpected Happens with Chloe Diegel (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)

 

More about the Ranchonomics podcast:  

Welcome to Ranchonomics, where we empower you to build a better ranch and transform your operation into a thriving business. This podcast is brought to you by Ranch Right LLC, and together we will look at essential strategies, mindsets, and processes needed to take command of your financials and master the business metrics that make all the difference. If you are ready to start winning at ranching, then you are in the right spot. 


With each episode of Ranchonomics, you will hear inspiring success stories, gain simple yet powerful financial literacy tips, and listen to insightful interviews with industry experts and real-life practitioners. 


Whether you are a seasoned rancher or just starting out, we believe that managing a ranch shouldn't mean drowning in paperwork or missing out on valuable opportunities. Our mission is to help you see the link between your daily ranching operations and your financials that allow you to go from chaos to clarity and achieve your goals. 


Join us as we explore the intersection of ranching and finance, helping you understand your numbers and make informed decisions that propel your business forward. 

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