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2023 Winner of the Accelerator of the Year Allyson Tjoelker
Manage episode 437318537 series 2814789
No matter the team size, a strategic plan, and inspiring vision can go a long way in accelerating a team toward success. On this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton welcomes Allyson Tjoelker, SVP, Mission and YBS Lending for Capital Farm Credit and winner of the Accelerator of the Year Award. Allyson shares more about her professional journey and her YBS work for Capital. She highlights her tactics for developing a strategic vision from day one, offers strategies for supporting the next generation, and underscores the importance of developing a forward-thinking and collaborative leadership style.
Episode Insights Include:
Developing a strategic vision
Assessing the situation at the beginning will help everyone start on the right foot.
Meet with as many people as possible to understand the team environment and team member’s perspectives on its general health.
Form an internal advisory group of champions who can advocate and steer the team toward success.
Ask for input from team members about what might work and what might not work.
Create an external advisory committee that can brainstorm solutions and provide feedback.
Lean on your network to gain insights into successful programs.
Strategies for supporting the next generation
Identify who the target audience is.
You can’t start too young – support youth in agriculture from an early age.
Consider the three buckets of initiatives – education, outreach, and financial solutions.
You will experience greater success when you are willing to share your vision and your resources.
Marketing to the next generation needs to be intentional and impactful.
Effective educational conferences highlight both marketing and succession planning.
Youth educational offerings can engage the next generation from a middle school level.
Executing and meeting goals as a one-person team
The YBS forum has been key in supporting Allyson’s efforts.
Empowering others to share their passion can lead to great results.
Leadership support is a critical component of YBS and next-generation success initiatives.
Overcoming the challenges of being a one-person team
The desire to grow is not always matched by the manpower, but Allyson hasn’t let that slow her down.
Finding the balance of excellence within the constraints of a strategic plan is essential to success.
Consider a bigger perspective when facing challenges and keep moving forward.
Lean on your bigger network and recognize that you are part of something impactful.
Look at the strengths of others and then empower them.
Allyson’s leadership advice
Give yourself grace at every stage of your career.
Solicit advice from people you admire.
Listen, listen, listen to others.
Trust in your leadership style.
Ask for help where help is needed.
This podcast is powered by FCCS.
Resources
Connect with Allyson Tjoelker— Allyson Tjoelker
Get in touch
“In the farm credit system, we’re all in this together.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“We wouldn’t be where we are today if I didn’t have the support from some of the people outside of our association that had been there and done this before.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“You’ve got to cast a wider net in order to get your vision and your resources out there.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“First you have to meet where people are, and then explain how you can help them.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“We have to have that messaging and support from the top consistently.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“Find solutions, be creative, and keep moving forward.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“Ask for help. Nothing of significance is ever accomplished alone.” — Allyson Tjoelker
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Manage episode 437318537 series 2814789
No matter the team size, a strategic plan, and inspiring vision can go a long way in accelerating a team toward success. On this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton welcomes Allyson Tjoelker, SVP, Mission and YBS Lending for Capital Farm Credit and winner of the Accelerator of the Year Award. Allyson shares more about her professional journey and her YBS work for Capital. She highlights her tactics for developing a strategic vision from day one, offers strategies for supporting the next generation, and underscores the importance of developing a forward-thinking and collaborative leadership style.
Episode Insights Include:
Developing a strategic vision
Assessing the situation at the beginning will help everyone start on the right foot.
Meet with as many people as possible to understand the team environment and team member’s perspectives on its general health.
Form an internal advisory group of champions who can advocate and steer the team toward success.
Ask for input from team members about what might work and what might not work.
Create an external advisory committee that can brainstorm solutions and provide feedback.
Lean on your network to gain insights into successful programs.
Strategies for supporting the next generation
Identify who the target audience is.
You can’t start too young – support youth in agriculture from an early age.
Consider the three buckets of initiatives – education, outreach, and financial solutions.
You will experience greater success when you are willing to share your vision and your resources.
Marketing to the next generation needs to be intentional and impactful.
Effective educational conferences highlight both marketing and succession planning.
Youth educational offerings can engage the next generation from a middle school level.
Executing and meeting goals as a one-person team
The YBS forum has been key in supporting Allyson’s efforts.
Empowering others to share their passion can lead to great results.
Leadership support is a critical component of YBS and next-generation success initiatives.
Overcoming the challenges of being a one-person team
The desire to grow is not always matched by the manpower, but Allyson hasn’t let that slow her down.
Finding the balance of excellence within the constraints of a strategic plan is essential to success.
Consider a bigger perspective when facing challenges and keep moving forward.
Lean on your bigger network and recognize that you are part of something impactful.
Look at the strengths of others and then empower them.
Allyson’s leadership advice
Give yourself grace at every stage of your career.
Solicit advice from people you admire.
Listen, listen, listen to others.
Trust in your leadership style.
Ask for help where help is needed.
This podcast is powered by FCCS.
Resources
Connect with Allyson Tjoelker— Allyson Tjoelker
Get in touch
“In the farm credit system, we’re all in this together.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“We wouldn’t be where we are today if I didn’t have the support from some of the people outside of our association that had been there and done this before.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“You’ve got to cast a wider net in order to get your vision and your resources out there.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“First you have to meet where people are, and then explain how you can help them.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“We have to have that messaging and support from the top consistently.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“Find solutions, be creative, and keep moving forward.” — Allyson Tjoelker
“Ask for help. Nothing of significance is ever accomplished alone.” — Allyson Tjoelker
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