Forty years ago, many people held the same jobs for their entire career. There was job security for life… Today, job descriptions are constantly changing, we see lower levels of company loyalty, and many change careers regularly, either out necessity or a desire to seek new opportunities.
“After an inflection point, all bets are off; the industry changes. The forces that drive that change are rarely a surprise, and the change, which appeared to be so gradual, then suddenly comes into play. And the opportunities are there for those who are ready.”
Damien McLoughlin
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While I realize that the last few months have been difficult with the onset of the Corona-Virus and the severe decrease in milk prices, I hope that you are currently regaining focus and setting new objectives for your operation.
In uncertain times, we don’t always have 100% control over the outcome. However, that is no reason to not continue to push forward.
As I write this blog, there is still a great deal of uncertainty in our industry and, frankly, in the entire world economy. I’m sure that, as you read this, you, like me, are ready to get back to “normal.” Will that actually happen? Maybe, but I’m not sure that any of us knows with […]
Remember, no game was ever lost in the first half. Ask the recent Super Bowl winning Kansas City Chiefs, who were down by as much as 24 points in their three post-season games that led them to their championship…
Believe me: I do understand how difficult it has been for all producers. We are in a very scary time, financially speaking. There is a great deal of uncertainty in both exports and in our domestic markets. However…
Solving problems is a large part of what I do with Clients. My goal is to get them to think things through and be better prepared for that day when a new challenge, whatever it is, may arise.
I understand that there is a great amount of concern about the Coronavirus, particularly considering its potential impact on international dairy trade. What can we do? I believe there are six steps you can take…
