221 | Empowering Growth: Transformational Leadership in Dairy Management with Steven Landwehr
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Steven Landwehr, CEO of United Dairies in Minnesota, part of the PACE Group. Steven shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to leading a multi-partner, multi-site enterprise. He discusses the key role of transformational leadership, accountability, and decision-making in the success of their operations.
Steven talks about the importance of growing and empowering his team members, instilling confidence, and professionalizing processes.
The episode also highlights the technological advancements brought by Milc Group’s software, which has streamlined feed and animal management and improved operational efficiency.
This episode is sponsored in partnership with the Milc Group.
Milc Group is a dairy software company that brings real-time, actionable data to dairy farms across the world. They are dedicated to revolutionizing the dairy industry with their user-friendly cloud-based software. ONE™ by Milc Group is our all-in-one app that brings together all the important aspects of your dairy together in one place. With products such as feed and animal management software, people training, dairy facility monitoring, and scale management, Milc Group is committed to providing producers with the tools they need to succeed.
ONETM Feed: https://www.milcgroup.com/product/feed
ONETM Scale: https://www.milcgroup.com/product/scale
00:00 Introduction to Steven Landwehr
01:29 Steven's Early Days in Dairy Farming
03:55 The Visionary Leadership of Steven's Grandfather
07:00 Transition to Multi-Partner Enterprise
09:51 Challenges and Growth in Leadership
12:05 Transformational Leadership and Mentorship
13:36 Balancing Business and Personal Life
15:54 Empowering the Team and Decision Making
23:20 Scaling and Professionalizing Processes
27:31 Conclusion and Gratitude
28:46 Milc Group Partnership and Technology Integration
