The Value of Open Communication with Greg Peton

The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast

Greg Peton is a seasoned professional in the agricultural industry. He currently works at Pivot Bio, a high-growth startup that is disrupting the industry. Greg has a wealth of experience in sales and leadership, and he is known for his intentional approach to achieving success.

Greg Peton, a sales and leadership professional in the agricultural industry, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of intention in achieving success. He defines intention as the deliberate identification of a path and the action steps needed to achieve desired outcomes. Greg shares how Pivot Bio, a high-growth startup, fosters an intentional culture by encouraging open communication and embracing new ideas. He emphasizes the need for leaders to create a safe space for employees to share their ideas and provides insights on how to handle rejection and refine proposals. Greg also highlights the importance of intentional communication and adapting to different communication styles. He recommends books like "Be Water, My Friend" by Shannon Lee and "Ikigai" by Hector Garcia and Francois Morales for personal growth and self-reflection.

Key Takeaways:

• Intention involves deliberate identification of a path and the action steps needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Creating an intentional culture requires open communication and embracing new ideas.
• Leaders should create a safe space for employees to share their ideas and handle rejection positively.
• Effective communication involves adapting to different communication styles and preferences.
• Personal growth and self-reflection can be achieved through intentional practices and reading books like "Be Water, My Friend" and "Ikigai."

Quotes:

• "The actions that I take, are they a reaction to an event or have I intentionally identified the path that I'm going to take?" - Greg Peton
• "We have to lay out our strategy, clearly define our expectations, and incorporate ideas from our employees." - Greg Peton
• "If you don't bring your thoughts forward, they will never get heard." - Greg Peton
• "Don't throw it away, keep it on the burner, and find the opportunity to freshen it up again." - Greg Peton
• "Don't assume that your clients use your preferred method of communication." - Greg Peton