Describes the Harvard Study on Adult Development, a long-term study on life satisfaction, health, longevity and financial success, and what it means for the average person.
The importance of strong relationships in agriculture
Fostering emotional intelligence, the ability to adapt and connection to others is key to living a good life, say researchers
VIDEO: A strategic approach to risk on the ranch
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Given the increase in the value of livestock and the market volatility, we need to cover our risks. First, I think we should consider our risk tolerance level. An investment advisor can present tools for assessing risk tolerance. On many farms and ranches, complete alignment on risk tolerance is unlikely. Ages, personality styles and life […] Read more
VIDEO: Doing the math on cattle grazing
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
An integral component of good grazing management is tracking yield or production. It is how we project carrying capacity and adjust for drier or wetter conditions. It’s also an important part of the planning process. When we switch to a more intensive grazing approach, with multiple paddocks and grazing periods based on plant recovery, tracking […] Read more
VIDEO: The intergenerational gap on Canadian ranches
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Think of the five people you spend the most time with, other than family. How many are either 10 years older or younger than you? Chip Conley with the Modern Elder Academy has been exploring this concept recently. “The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates that building multi-generational workforces, and giving older employees greater […] Read more
VIDEO: Tools for human resources and succession planning on the farm
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Human resources is about “building systems and processes that keep the operation running, fostering a positive work environment and preparing for the unexpected,” says Viktoria Schuler, a project manager with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. Schuler was speaking at a virtual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Connecting Women in Agriculture session on human resource management […] Read more
VIDEO: Strategic planning, ‘natural laws’ of mindset and decision-making
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
A different approach to mindset and decision-making for farmers and ranchers
VIDEO: Depth of Field Extras
Aug. to Dec. 2024 | Jan. to June 2024 | Aug. to Dec. 2023 | Jan. to June 2023 | Aug. to Dec. 2022 Listen to the Depth of Field podcast on YouTube or Apple. February 2025: ‘Natural laws’ of mindset and decision-making (read column) January 2025: Strategic planning in the new year (read column) […] Read more
VIDEO: Strategic planning in the new year
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
We don’t plan to fail; we fail to plan. Allan Savory said this many times in my holistic management training and I think it bears repeating, particularly at this time of year. One strategic planning recommendation is to create an external, state-of-the-industry report, as well as an internal business update. To plan for the future, […] Read more
Leadership in non-profits or community-based organizations
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Public speaking, record books or leading a meeting — which did you dread most as a 4-H member? Beyond our own family businesses or careers, many of us participate in other groups that are part of building a community. The reasons for belonging are varied. But over the years I have seen certain factors that […] Read more
VIDEO: Looking at change and authenticity on the ranch
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
David Irvine has long been a mentor of mine and a leader in the field of organizational development. He began his career in family systems therapy and expanded from there. He now describes himself as the leadership navigator. Irvine hosts a monthly webinar to support people’s growth. One of the recent ones was titled “Embracing […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
