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 and the conversations she's having daily with ag leaders across Ohio. If you want to build a values-b...
Jul 14, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 167
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 you exhausted from being the only one driving change in your organization? Feeling like you're consta...
Jul 10, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 166
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 transcends generations. If you’re navigating team transitions, legacy leadership, or culture challenges—t...
Jul 07, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 165
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 response wasn't about competition or market pressures - it was about being stuck in organizations that res...
Jul 03, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 164
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 relationships, mentorship, and “sense-making” have shaped his path and influenced countless others. Key Tak...
Jun 30, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 163
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 like to break free from the chaos-driven operating system and step into a life where peace becomes the...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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 the call on your life—even when it gets uncomfortable. Key Takeaways: Bold Ownership is Required Tru...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 161
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 truth to help you shift from scattered to focused, from reactive to purpose-driven. Whether you’re fe...
Jun 19, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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, building culture, and learning how to lead with both clarity and heart—this one’s for you. Key Takeaways:...
Jun 16, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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, this conversation challenges leaders to rise above the grind, align with purpose, and own their God-...
Jun 12, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 158
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. His grounded, servant-hearted leadership style and strategic mindset offer valuable insight for anyone...
Jun 09, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 157
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 integrity, offering real-world strategies you can apply with your team immediately. If you’ve ever st...
Jun 05, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 156
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 most respected organizations in the industry. If you're leading through growth, change, or succession...
Jun 02, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 155
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 apathy, burnout, gossip, or just plain disengagement, this conversation equips you to lead with cla...
May 29, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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 really takes to lead with purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how to attract the right people, stay gr...
May 26, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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. Key Takeaways: Deliberate Leadership: Intentional leaders don’t drift—they design. Being deliberate m...
May 22, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 where people want to work—and grow. Whether you're navigating a new role, trying to boost team performa...
May 19, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 151
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 you’re a company leader, millwright, or part of the next generation entering ag, this episode will cha...
May 15, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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 journey—and his mission to help agriculture tell its own story before someone else does. They explore wha...
May 12, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this solo episode, Mark Jewell delivers a powerful message on one of the three core leading indicators from the Thriving Leader Program: Clarity . If you or someone on your team has hit a wall, is feeling “off,” or just plain unmotivated—this episode is for you. Mark breaks down the critical distinction between burnout and fatigue , shares why motivation isn’t your real issue, and offers practical tools to restore direction, energy, and alignment. Whether you're leading a business, managing a...
May 08, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this powerful and refreshing episode, Mark Jewell sits down with longtime friend and leadership expert Marlene Eick, Senior Director of Leadership Development at the Ohio Farm Bureau . Together, they explore what it really takes to build strong, healthy teams—and why intentional leadership starts with creating space for honest conversations, personal growth, and shared ownership. From building culture with a brand-new team to navigating transition seasons, Marlene shares real-world wisdom abo...
May 05, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Most people lead from a place of reactivity —waiting until problems explode before addressing them. But thriving leaders think differently. They focus on leading indicators —the proactive habits and actions that create success before the crisis ever shows up. In this powerful solo episode, Mark Jewell breaks down the critical difference between leading and lagging indicators. You'll learn how to shift from reactive firefighting to intentional leadership, why energy management is more important t...
May 01, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 146
What does it take to build a thriving ag business from scratch—and do it with intentionality every step of the way? In this powerful episode, host Mark Jewell is joined by Wendell Koehn , founder of Top Ag , for a real and relatable conversation on leadership, culture, and what it means to truly serve others in the ag space. Wendell opens up about the early challenges of launching a seed business in a new region, how he almost gave up, and what shifted everything. He shares the philosophies that...
Apr 28, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 145
There’s a lot of confusion in today’s work world about the difference between training and coaching —and why they’re not interchangeable. In this powerful episode, Christine Jewell (Co-Founder & Faith-Based Executive Coach) and Jon Anderson (Head Success Coach at The Momentum Company) break down what sets these two approaches apart—and why the most effective leaders use both. Whether you’re building out internal systems, managing a high-performing team, or wondering why your investment in pe...
Apr 24, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 146
What happens when farmers become co-creators of innovation—not just end users? In this insightful episode, host Mark Jewell sits down with Margaret Oldham , Vice President of Innovation at AgLaunch , to explore how intentional leadership and farmer-driven solutions are reshaping the future of agriculture. Margaret shares her unique perspective from years in both corporate ag and the startup world, offering actionable insights for operators, visionaries, and anyone navigating change in a dynamic ...
Apr 21, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 145
What happens when a steakhouse becomes a catalyst for agricultural change? In this rich and thought-provoking episode, host Mark Jewell is joined by Tim Meagher , COO of Vanguard Hospitality in Sioux Falls, SD—operator of acclaimed restaurants like Minerva’s , Morrie’s Steakhouse , and Grill 26 . Tim shares how his team has redefined what it means to be intentional in the food business—partnering directly with local producers, prioritizing win-win relationships, and stewarding both community and...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In this episode, host Mark Jewell sits down with Jared Flinn , Co-founder and Operating Partner of BulkLoads , for a conversation that spans leadership, innovation, faith, and the untapped power of curiosity. Jared shares how his journey—from managing freight at Bartlett Grain to building a top-tier digital freight platform—was rooted in one powerful revelation: “We’re a transportation company that moves grain.” What follows is an inspiring deep-dive into intentional leadership, servant-hearted ...
Apr 14, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this power-packed episode, Mark Jewell is joined by Christine Jewell—his wife and the head of executive coaching at The Momentum Company—for a raw, timely, and perspective-shifting conversation. Sparked by a single encouraging text that resonated deeply with a CEO navigating difficult times, this episode dives into the emotional, mental, and strategic battles leaders are facing across the ag industry and beyond. Christine challenges leaders to stop white-knuckling their way through hardship a...
Apr 10, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Leadership during change isn’t for the faint of heart—and few people embody steady, strategic leadership like Amy Kinsler. In this standout conversation, Mark Jewell sits down with Amy, VP of Sales, Marketing, and Communications at Keystone Cooperative, to unpack what it really takes to lead through transition with clarity, calm, and conviction. As Keystone emerges from a major merger, Amy shares how they've kept their culture strong, built long-term strategy, and launched innovative talent pipe...
Apr 07, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 141
In this electrifying episode, Mark Jewell sits down with Jake Underwood, President & CEO of Sulvaris, to unpack what it really means to be intentional as a leader. From extreme focus and disciplined action to navigating economic headwinds in agriculture, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, strategy, and habits required to succeed in today's market. Drawing inspiration from elite athletes and hard-earned leadership lessons, Jake delivers a masterclass on how to show up and play lik...
Apr 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 140
