{"podcast":{"title":"Cultivating Leaders","slug":"cultivating-leaders-7174298","podcast_index_feed_id":7174298,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/pxr1Pq33.rss","website_url":"https://www.agfuture.org/","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/67292b969674da0c15d444ea/745b6711-fa36-4368-a7b3-7538e09a93b2.png","author":"savannah.peterson@agfuture.org","episode_count":39,"summary":"Where leadership grows. What does it actually take to lead well? The Cultivating Leaders Podcast is the go-to resource for high-achieving agriculture professionals ready to take their leadership to the next level. This bi-weekly series brings you inside real conversations with C-suite executives and industry leaders across food, agriculture and natural resources. Every conversation is designed to leave you with practical tools, fresh perspective and the mindset to lead in today’s environment. Why Listen * Actionable Advice: No fluff. Just real-world strategies you can use today * Exceptional Guests: Learn directly from executives who are leading at the highest level * For Leaders at Every Level: Whether you’re leading a team, an organization or simply yourself—this podcast meets you where you are This is where leaders grow—through honest insights, practical tools and the kind of perspective you can’t get from a textbook. Ready to Go Deeper? The podcast is just the beginning. If you’ve ever wondered how leaders actually got there—the pivotal moments, tough decisions and defining setbacks—The Cultivating Leaders Webinar Series takes you behind the scenes. Go beyond leadership skills…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cultivating-leaders-7174298"},"episode":{"title":"Negotiating for U.S. Agriculture with Gregg Doud","slug":"negotiating-for-u-s-agriculture-with-gregg-doud","published_at":"2025-06-25T17:03:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cultivating-leaders-7174298/negotiating-for-u-s-agriculture-with-gregg-doud","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cultivating-leaders-7174298","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/NZiDSMTW","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/685c2be1b4596333a3e917a8/size/145186601/video-files/67292b969674da0c15d444ea/2d7f91ba-da06-4aff-bc0d-00c3101eb9f5.mp4","summary":"What would be your strategy if you only had one shot to negotiate a billion-dollar trade deal? Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, joins this episode of The Cultivating Leaders Podcast. From his roots on a Kansas farm to the global stage of international trade, Gregg shares his career journey marked by dedication, conviction and service to U.S. agriculture. He shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to negotiate billion-dollar trade deals, and why technical knowledge, cultural awareness and clear communication are vital skills. Gregg dives into: - The Complexity of Negotiations: it requires technical, cultural, and strategic awareness - Principles of Effective Leadership: the importance of knowing what you want before entering a room - The Importance of Relationships: strong mentors have guided his career and prepared him for hard conversations Gregg's stories and advice give great insight into a career in agriculture, policy and business. Connect with Gregg - Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-doud-72178a/] 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&_r=1] - Visit our Website [https://www.agfuture.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy-mznZSbiAMVem8PAh0IFRDIEAAYASAAEgKpc_D_BwE] About The Cultivating Leaders Podcast Real stories. Practical advice. Tangible growth. Join The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, brought to you by Agriculture Future of America, as we explore what it takes to lead in food, agriculture…","meta_description":"What would be your strategy if you only had one shot to negotiate a billion-dollar trade deal? Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cultivating-leaders-7174298/episodes/negotiating-for-u-s-agriculture-with-gregg-doud/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cultivating-leaders-7174298/negotiating-for-u-s-agriculture-with-gregg-doud.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}