092: You Can't Be Bogged down in This Moment, This Day or This Hour; This Is About Is About a Legacy

Alex Harvey is a 2005 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources. He first began his career in Florida as a Forester before taking on a position with the U.S. Forest Service on the Allegany National Forest in Northwest Pennsylvania. Alex also took on a position as a Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Program Manager for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. On today's show, Alex explains how enriching his work is, why he's building a legacy he can be proud of, and how to incorporate more diversity into forestry.   Key Takeaways: [:55] A message from Leadership Nature. [3:45] How did Alex get started in forestry? [8:40] Alex shares what it was like to get his first job in forestry. [13:25] Alex is very proud to have worked with the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities and with African American landowners in Alabama and Mississippi. [18:25] What has been the most memorable or fun job Alex has had so far? [20:40] What kind of mentors has Alex had over the years? [28:45] How can we bring in more diversity into forestry? [34:30] If you want to be successful in forestry, you have to be able to connect with people in an organic way. Nature unites us! [39:20] Why did Alex have to build trust with landowners about the forestry profession? [42:55] What kind of challenges has Alex faced as a person of color in the industry? [45:00] Alex shares some of his leadership experience and the first time he got a leadership role. [49:15] What advice does Alex have for young forest professionals? [53:50] Remember, you can achieve whatever you set your mind to!   Mentioned in This Episode: Federationsoutherncoop.com Alex on LinkedIn Crimson Tide