44. The Art of Listening with Vance Crowe

Today’s guest is Vance Crowe and we’re talking all about the art of listening. Vance discusses his journey from a small-town upbringing to engaging with global technologies, emphasizing the importance of interest-based negotiation and effective listening. He shares insights on building relationships and the value of genuine dialogue with one of many great tips of: being interested vs. interesting. As the former Director of Millennial Engagement for Monsanto, Vance is an experienced negotiator who has spoken before more than 250,000 people, addressing complaints and questions about controversial topics like GMO’s and pesticides. Vance has worked around the globe; the World Bank Group, the U.S. Peace Corps, in media at NPR and PBS stations, and even as a deckhand on a ship. There are few in agriculture with an understanding of Globalism, International Organizations, and the power of the media. Vance holds a degree in communications from Marquette University and a Master’s degree in cross-cultural negotiations. Vance is a fellow at the Seton Hall Center for Peace Studies, an honorary member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Fraternity and the 2021 Communicator of the Year for the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) Resources & Links:Getting to Yes bookJoin The Directory Of The WestGet our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job DescriptionGet our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your InternshipEmail us at [email protected] the Of The West Email ListList your jobs on Of The West Connect with Vance: Follow on X @vancecroweCheck out the Legacy Interviews blogConnect with Jessie:Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarvFollow on Facebook @jobsofthewestCheck out the Of The West website Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!Mentioned in this episode:Raising a champion takes more than feed. It’s work, time, and passion. Purina Equine Feed