Episode

Slowing Down and Finding Clarity with Cheryl Mitchell

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Cultivating Leaders
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Jan 28, 2026
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3047
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Summary

Real leaders shine when fear creeps in, communication breaks down and chaos starts driving decisions. Cheryl Mitchell, leadership strategist and speaker, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast to unpack what it really takes to lead through uncertainty — especially in food and agriculture. From multigenerational farm families to fast-moving organizations, Cheryl shares how leaders can slow down, listen differently and choose clarity when the noise gets loud. Drawing on decades of experience and her roots as a dairy farmer's daughter, she offers practical insight for leading people through fear, change, and deeply personal stakes. Cheryl gets real about: * Clarity over chaos: why pausing, getting quiet and owning your mindset is a leadership advantage * Bridging generational divides: how to translate communication across age, experience, and perspective without assumptions * Leading yourself first: why growth alone has limits — and how reflection, coaching, and curiosity deepen leadership impact This episode will challenge you to rethink how you respond under pressure and create space for silence. Want to hear more from Cheryl? Check out her blog here [https://www.agfuture.org/news/leaning-into-silence]! Connect with Cheryl * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-b-mitchell-97295ba/] * Visit her speaking website [https://www.cherylbmitchell.com/] * Visit her farm legacy website [https://www.farmlegacynow.com/] Connect with AFA * Follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agriculture-future-of-america/?viewAsMember=true] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/agfutureamerica/] * Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/agriculturefutureofamerica/] * Follow us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@agfutureamerica?_t=8itRyZdNDP5&…