Checking the Cost: Lessons Learned from South Africans and Pony Trimming

I remember being at Grandpa’s place near Longford one evening and herding his small circus of miniature ponies and donkeys into the small pen closest to the house. Our goal for that evening was simple. Using a trusty old pair of nippers, a rasp, and a hoof knife we found in the shed, we were […]

Coaching Towards the Gold Standard: Authentic Leadership

According to the Harvard Business Review, “authenticity has become the gold standard for leadership.” So what exactly is authentic leadership? According to one journal article, authentic leaders: Do not fake their leadership. Understand their core values. Are originals, not copies. Believe in their core values because of their own personal life experiences. Act based upon […]

10 Reasons Why YOU Should Run for a State FFA Office

Considering running for a State Office? Submitting the intent to run form is the first step in running for a State Office! In order to run for a State Office, this form must be postmarked by March 1st. Not sure if you should submit an intent to run form? Here are the 10 Reasons Why […]

Accountability

Recently, my two best friends and I decided to be proactive about avoiding the “freshman fifteen” by starting a fitness group. Every day, we tell each other how much we exercised and what healthy eating options we made. Now, anyone who knows me knows that I love to bake all kinds of delicious desserts, and […]

12 Days of FFA

It’s the thought that counts.”  A phrase that we’ve all heard when, It’s the Thought That Counts”With Thanksgiving over and December beginning, it’s finally the most wonderful time of the year! While Santa finishes narrowing down his “Naughty or Nice” list, radio stations across the country will begin to play Christmas carols nonstop. One of […]

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

My family always jokes with me about my cold hands. My dad and brother say it is because of the lack of blood flow to my extremities. Other family members have their theories as well. Personally, I think it may be due to the cold weather outside. However, my grandma would always say that when […]

Catch Phrase

During my week at home over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had the chance to spend some time with my younger cousins. Like usual, the time we spent together was full of laughter and a little bit of wrestling. My cousin Brice-keep in mind he is three-has started doing this new thing where he ends almost […]