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Leading Across Differences with Krysta Harden
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- Cultivating Leaders
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- Oct 1, 2025
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Summary
Whether you're a student stepping into your first leadership role or a professional navigating a divided industry, this episode will challenge you to listen with intention, lead with humility and persist with passion. In this episode of the Cultivating Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. From her roots as the daughter of peanut farmers in southwest Georgia to leadership roles in governmental agencies, Krysta has built a remarkable career at the intersection of agriculture, sustainability and policy. Krysta shares the skills that have carried her through some of the most challenging conversations in food and agriculture—skills that today's future leaders will need just as much as she did. Krysta reflects on: * Tough Conversations Make Progress: in a world full of conflict, taking the time to talk through issues can lead the industry forward * Lead by Listening and Learning: challenge your perspective and find stronger solutions by asking thoughtful questions * Be Confident and Humble: acknowledging weaknesses and surrounding yourself with strong teams will make you stronger This conversation is a masterclass in how to navigate tough conversations, embrace new ideas, and lead with both conviction and compassion. Want to hear more from Krysta? Check out her blog here [https://www.agfuture.org/news/skills-to-more-collaborative-industry]! Connect with Krysta * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/krysta-harden-43821831/] * U.S. Dairy Export Council on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/u.s.-dairy-export-council/] * Visit their website [https://www.usdec.org/] Connect with AFA * Follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agriculture-future-of-america/?viewAsMember=true] * Follow…