Leading with Care, Trust and Humility with Devin Fuhrman

Leadership is not about doing it alone. It is about showing up, building trust, solving the right problems and using your influence to help others succeed. Devin Fuhrman, Chief Agriculture and Sponsor Relations Officer at Nationwide, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast for an honest conversation about servant leadership, building meaningful partnerships and investing in the future of agriculture. With more than 25 years of experience in agriculture, insurance and industry relations, Devin shares how his farm roots, youth experiences and career at Nationwide have shaped the way he leads. Devin gets real about: Strong Partnerships: building on shared values, trust and mutual benefit Servant Leadership: shaping your career and strengthening your community Balancing High Performance: humility, collaboration and a “healthy dependence on others” matter more than ever This episode is a reminder that agriculture’s strength has always come from people working together and the future will require leaders who are willing to do the same. Want to hear more from Devin? Check out his blog here [https://www.agfuture.org/news/buildin...]! Connect with Devin Connect on LinkedIn [  / devinfuhrman  ] Follow the Nationwide on LinkedIn [  / nationwide  ] Follow the Nationwide on Instagram [  / nationwide  ] Follow the Nationwide on Facebook [  / nationwide  ] Visit their website [https://www.nationwide.com/] Connect with AFA Follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agri...] Follow us on Instagram [  / agfutureamerica  ] Like us on Facebook [  / agriculturefutureofamerica  ] Follow us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@agfutureameri...] Visit our Website [https://www.agfuture.org/?gad_source=...] About The Cultivating Leaders Series The Cultivating Leaders Series is the go-to resource for anyone ready to take their leadership to the next level, delivering powerful insights from top voices in food, agriculture and beyond. The podcast offers immediate, actionable advice from the top leaders in food and ag, with guests who break down the skills that set them apart in the real world. Join the live webinars to bring leadership to life, with candid conversations, live Q&A and behind-the-scenes stories from C-suite executives. Together, these virtual experiences are designed to meet you where you are and help you lead with purpose, confidence and clarity. Don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss another episode! 00:00 Building Meaningful Connections 00:43 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:41 Devin Furman's Role and Career in Agriculture 03:25 Nationwide's Agricultural Roots and Growth 05:30 Devin's Personal Journey and Mentorship 07:34 What do we really need in the next generation of agriculture leaders for our industry? 10:00 Community and Policy through Farm Bureau 12:38 Building Beneficial Partnerships 17:22 Evaluating Partnerships for Shared Values 20:02 The Land is Your Legacy Program 24:02 Nationwide's People-Centered Culture 28:05 Can you really have a fulfilling experience and this type of culture inside large, big organizations? 31:51 Responding to Disasters and Challenges 33:43 Devin's Problem-Solving Approach 38:41 Importance of Mentors and Caring Culture 41:47 Cooperation in Agriculture for Food Security 44:43 Connecting with Devin Furman and Nationwide