The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company In this episode, Mark Jewell is joined by agricultural commentator, speaker, and podcast host Damian Mason for a candid and high-energy conversation about the intentional evolution of individuals, b...

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company Most leaders think they're leading when they're actually micromanaging - discover the motivation vs capability matrix that transforms teams. You're stuck in the referee phase, managing every detail...

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com  Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025  Instagram: @the.momentum.company  LinkedIn: /momentum-company In this powerful episode, Mark Jewell sits down with Lacey Seibert , Head of Go To Market at Bushel , to explore the future of leadership in agriculture. With over 16 years of expe...

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company Transform your team from reactive firefighting to proactive accountability systems that drive results without micromanaging. Most leaders struggle with holding people accountable because they're usi...

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company In this inspiring episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, Mark Jewell sits down with Nicholas McCarthy, the newly appointed CEO of Central Valley Ag (CVA). With 25 years of experienc...

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company In this eye-opening Intentional Agribusiness Leader episode, Mark and Cowboy Coach Jon Anderson expose the shocking data behind why most corporate training fails and reveal the exact framework succe...

In this insightful episode, Mark sits down with Melinda Witten, President & CEO of the Ohio Agribusiness Association. Melinda opens up about the challenges of modern leadership, the changing labor landscape, and the importance of showing up authentically in today’s agribusiness environment. From culture creation to Gen Z retention, she shares practical lessons from her own leadership journey a...

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company Tired of carrying the leadership load alone? Here's the exact 5-step framework to develop leaders who will rise up alongside you and stop making you feel like you're dragging everyone forward. Are y...

In this powerful episode, Mark Jewell sits down with Brett Bell, President and CEO for Albert Lea Seed, to talk about what it really takes to transform a legacy business into a thriving, modern organization. Brett shares his journey of returning to the family ag business, the hard decisions behind building culture from scratch, and how clarity, leadership, and courage can shape a vision that trans...

Are you tired of having brilliant ideas that nobody listens to? Living in the frustrating space between "I can see what we could create here" and "but I don't have the title or authority to make it happen"? You're not alone - and you might be exactly the kind of champion your organization desperately needs. When we surveyed agricultural leaders about what drives them crazy, the overwhelming respon...

In this impactful episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast , Mark Jewell sits down with Russ Green—a seasoned agricultural executive, truth-teller, and founder of MACKAYBEN—to unpack what it means to lead with integrity, clarity, and long-term vision in the ag industry. Russ shares powerful insights from his 50-year journey across international agribusiness, reflecting on how relatio...

In today’s conversation, Mark, Christine, and Jon dive into a surprising—and deeply honest—topic that emerged from last summer’s Ag Leaders Summit: the desire for peace. Not more success. Not more productivity. Just peace. But what does that actually mean? And how do you truly access it when your life feels like a nonstop pressure cooker? This episode is a raw, real exploration of what it looks li...

In this powerful episode, Mark Jewell is joined by Mark Waschek, President of Integra Partners, for a rich dialogue on what it truly means to lead with purpose. They reflect on years of shared leadership lessons, the evolution of personal identity, and the responsibility of building something that lasts beyond the leader. This is a raw, honest conversation about alignment, stewardship, and owning...

In this energizing roundtable conversation, Mark Jewell is joined by Christine Jewell and Jon Anderson to unpack one of the greatest challenges leaders face today: distraction. Together, they dive into what it really means to lead intentionally in a world where your time, energy, and attention are constantly under attack. This episode is packed with real talk, practical frameworks, and spiritual t...

In this episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, Mark Jewell sits down with Dustin Libel, from NEK Ag Services, for a powerful conversation on leading people well and coaching with purpose. Dustin shares the story of his own development, the evolution of coaching culture, and what it takes to unlock potential in every person on the team. If you're serious about growing people, build...

In this dynamic episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, Mark Jewell is joined by Christine and Jon to unpack the heart of intentional leadership. Together, they introduce a powerful 3D Framework— Deliberate , Disciplined , and Divine —that has shaped their coaching, business, and personal lives. With a blend of practical wisdom, candid storytelling, and faith-filled encouragement,...

In this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader , Mark sits down with Justin Stewart, U.S. Sales Leader for Corteva Agriscience’s Turf & Ornamental division. With over two decades of experience in agriculture, specialty markets, and team development, Justin shares what it takes to lead with intention—from asking better questions to creating a culture where people can lead themselves. Hi...

In this practical and powerful episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast , Mark Jewell is joined by Christine Jewell and Jon Anderson to tackle one of the most common leadership challenges: how to hold people accountable—without micromanaging or becoming the “bad guy.” This conversation dives deep into the mindset, structure, and systems required to foster a culture of ownership and i...

In this powerhouse conversation, Mark Jewell sits down with Neil and Mark of The Andersons for a deep dive into intentional leadership, team development, and cultivating a culture that outlives any one leader. Together, they reflect on decades of experience in agribusiness, revealing how communication, humility, structure, and a relentless commitment to people-first values have shaped one of the m...

Is your team showing up—but checked out? In this powerful, honest episode, Mark, Christine, and Jon unpack what it really takes to re-engage a team that's gone passive. From leadership self-reflection to building team rhythms that foster ownership, this episode is full of real talk and real tools for leaders ready to reignite energy, trust, and accountability in their people. Whether you're seeing...

In this heartfelt and practical episode, Mark Jewell sits down with Jody Soma, General Manager at Radcliffe Co-op in central Iowa. Jody shares how his leadership journey has been shaped by humility, long-standing community roots, and a commitment to culture. From replacing three legacy roles in his first year to helping his team transition into a new era of agriculture, Jody opens up about what it...

After 150+ episodes of asking guests what it means to be intentional , Mark Jewell finally answers the question himself in this powerful solo masterclass. Drawing from years of leadership coaching, personal reflection, and spiritual insight, Mark unpacks his Framework for intentional leadership. If you're ready to lead with clarity, consistency, and deeper purpose—this episode is your blueprint. K...

In this powerful episode, Mark Jewell sits down with Ethan Taube, VP of Operations at Agtegra Cooperative, to explore what it really takes to lead with intention in a fast-paced, high-responsibility agribusiness environment. From building high-performance teams to balancing leadership with family life, Ethan offers practical wisdom on staying grounded, driving change, and cultivating a culture whe...

In this conversation, Mark sits down with Anne Cook , Safety Director at Custom Agri Systems (CAS), for the show’s first-ever episode centered on safety in agribusiness . But this isn’t your standard “checklist” conversation. Anne brings deep experience, heartfelt storytelling, and refreshing candor about what it takes to build a safety culture that sticks —from job sites to boardrooms. Whether yo...

In this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast , host Mark Jewell sits down with Clayton Lind , CEO of Atlas Media Solutions , to talk about the power of authentic storytelling in agriculture. From growing up disconnected from the food system in California to becoming a fierce advocate for ag visibility through social media and high-quality video, Clayton shares his inspiring journ...