279 | Building a High-Performing Dairy Team: Lessons from Danielle Ware-Dreier at Shiloh Dairy
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen continues the conversation with Danielle Ware-Dreier from Shiloh Dairy in Brillion, Wisconsin. Danielle discusses her journey and philosophies on leading a high-performing team, managing 54 people, and ensuring top-tier milk quality from 2,900 cows. She shares insights into her leadership strategies, focusing on respect, protocol adherence, and team development.
Danielle emphasizes the importance of understanding team members, setting clear protocols, and offering continuous training. She also highlights the significance of building a supportive culture and recognizing individual contributions.
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:00 Leadership and Team Development
03:26 Core Philosophies and Practices
06:47 Challenges and Personal Reflections
09:59 Milk Quality and Protocols
13:07 Team Responsibility and Repetition
14:55 The Role of Supervisors in the Parlor
15:29 Core Philosophies for Farm Management
16:00 Building a Strong Team
17:31 Personal Inspirations and Challenges
19:10 Success Stories and Team Achievements
20:34 The Viral Video and Its Impact
22:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections
24:33 Uplevel Five: Getting to Know Danielle
29:45 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro
