Who wants to advance to a role as a senior leader or increase their impact as a leader learns the fastest from experiences in real business life. We asked two CEOs, a CFO, a COO, and two commercial directors for their advice that you can apply to your work today.
7 leadership lessons
Learn from top managers and directors from agriculture, food, and industry. Be inspired by their insights and grow as a leader!
Jasper Stavenga, Commercial Director at Euroma
‘Get to know yourself well and then find the path that suits you. If you aspire to a leadership position, first gain extensive work experience and then look for a role that truly suits you. Lead from your authenticity, don't put on an act. Management tools are indeed good tools, but how you convey things to team members should primarily come from within yourself.’ Read his story >
Jantje Schiphorst, CFO at Agrifac
‘A few things. Stay true to yourself, then you will act from your own strength. Resilience is a great asset; you must be able to handle setbacks. Although you might achieve things faster on your own, together you truly achieve more. Take the time for it and prepare things well; speed is not always the best route to success.’ Read her story >
Marjolein Brasz, CEO at Foodvalley
‘The most important thing is knowing yourself, taking good care of yourself, and trusting your intuition. Once you've made a decision, take action and get started. It starts with self-leadership, and further, a good dose of self-reflection, humor, and the desire to grow help. Park the ego. That's much calmer. The drive must truly come from within yourself.’ Read her story >