Farm Business Resources

James Clear
Small changes compound into remarkable results. Clear provides a practical framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones through tiny, sustainable adjustments.

Henry Mintzberg

Takes readers on a tour through ten different schools of strategic thought. A comprehensive, critical examination of strategy formation from multiple theoretical perspectives.

Gino Wickman

Introduces the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for gaining control of your business. Provides practical tools for vision, accountability, and execution in growing companies.

Joan Magretta

Argues that inspiring leaders and organizations communicate from the inside out, beginning with purpose. The "Golden Circle" model explains why some inspire action while others don't.

Dr. John Demartini

Explores how living aligned with your highest values unlocks fulfillment and achievement. Provides a method for identifying core values and structuring life around them.

The Arbinger Institute

Challenges leaders to shift from an inward, self-focused mindset to an outward focus on collective results. Shows how this mental shift transforms organizational culture and performance.

Dewey Norton

Demystifies financial statements and management principles for non-financial executives. Provides practical tools for understanding and using financial information in decision-making.

Ben Gisin

A practical resource for agricultural producers seeking to understand and access commercial lending. Covers credit fundamentals specific to farming and ranching operations.

General Rick Hillier

Personal reflections from Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff on leading in complex, high-pressure environments. Combines military experience with broader lessons on accountability and decision-making.

Kouzes & Posner

Distills decades of research into five practices of exemplary leadership. A data-driven yet practical approach to inspiring and enabling others to achieve extraordinary things.

Stephen R. Covey

Presents a principle-centered approach to personal and professional effectiveness. The classic framework for character development and sustainable success.

Simon Sinek

Argues that inspiring leaders and organizations communicate from the inside out, beginning with purpose. The "Golden Circle" model explains why some inspire action while others don't.

Kerry Patterson

Master high-stakes discussions when opinions vary, stakes are high, and emotions run strong. The book teaches how to speak persuasively without becoming abrasive or defensive.

Douglas Stone

Navigate tough talks by understanding the hidden structures beneath every difficult exchange. Learn to move from combat to collaboration when emotions and stakes are high.

Roger Fisher

Presents principled negotiation as an alternative to positional bargaining. The seminal guide to reaching mutually beneficial agreements without giving in or damaging relationships.

Susan Cain

Celebrates the power of introverts in a culture that prizes extroversion. Reveals how introverted traits contribute uniquely to creativity, leadership, and success.

Bill Bonner

Explores how families can build and preserve wealth across generations. Addresses the unique challenges of family enterprises and multi-generational wealth transfer.

Donald J. Jonovic

Addresses the emotional and practical complexities of farm succession planning. Guides families through the process of transitioning agricultural operations across generations.