Building Strong Communities with Amanda Martin

Webinar Sign Up: https://bit.ly/AlumniToTheTop Community is built when we take the time to know one another, celebrate each other’s wins, show up when things get hard and create spaces where people feel like they belong. Amanda Martin, President and CEO of the Illinois Agriculture Leadership Foundation, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast to talk about the role community has played throughout her leadership journey. From growing up in rural Illinois as a first-generation college student to building a career across higher education, agribusiness and nonprofit leadership, mentors opened doors for her. Now, she works to provide opportunities for other young leaders to learn, serve and come together. Amanda opens up about: Building Community: Looking beyond your own circles, listening to different perspectives and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and supported. Leading Through Service: Showing up for others and using your time, skills and experiences to build authentic relationships and open doors for people around you. Navigating Growth: Moving through imposter syndrome, reinventing yourself throughout a career and getting comfortable with unexpected opportunities. This episode is a reminder that leadership is about how we show up for others and help them feel like they belong. Want to hear more from Amanda? Check out her blog here [https://www.agfuture.org/news/network...]! Connect with Amanda Connect on LinkedIn [  / amandaleemartinphd  ] Follow the Illinois Agriculture Leadership Foundation on LinkedIn [  / illinois-agricultural-leadership-foundation  ] Visit their website [https://www.agleadership.org/] 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!