FCC Edge
Hosted by Kevin Stewart, FCC Edge is a bimonthly agriculture podcast from
Farm Credit Canada. From discussions on business and technology, to inspiration and farm safety, FCC Edge has features and interviews that are relevant to Canadian agriculture. Get the most out of your farming operation. Get the FCC Edge.
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Episode 11 
iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- responding to change
- committing to your choices
- maintaining your mojo
- performing under pressure with Hayley Wickenheiser
Episode 10 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- taking back your time
- setting goals with honesty
- avoiding succession plan stumbles
- living in the moment with Chantal Petitclerc
Episode 9 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- the health effects of sitting
- beating brain freeze
- the four types of work
- succession plan barriers
- potential, purpose and progress with Martin Latulippe
Episode 8 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- the increasing trend of mobile learning
- three simple steps for leadership
- ways you can leave work behind for a stress-free vacation
- what CBC-TV personality Amanda Lang knows about the Power of Why.
Episode 7 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- five ways to manage stress on your operation
- how the direction we’re headed, not a goal we set, determines our destination
- fostering new ideas on the farm – and we’re not talking about a suggestion box
- leadership from the perspective of Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier
Episode 6 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- research showing positivity is as good for you as healthy eating and exercise
- how seeking a new perspective can help leaders become better problem solvers
- why your employees need to understand your direction – and have some fun, too
- how recognition can spawn creative ideas from your employees and co-workers
- why your company vision needs action if you want to get good results with Michelle Painchaud
Episode 5 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- how success in life is often based on two factors – intelligence isn’t one of them
- what football teaches you about managing labour and maximizing profits
- how you can turn what seems to be a failure into a success
- why sleeping in may help you lose weight, lower blood pressure and be happier
- filling your life with positivity in his interview with Darci Lang
Episode 4 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- tips and tricks to get out of your desk and combat the sitting disease
- how slowing down can actually increase your efficiency
- influencing those around you by setting high standards for yourself
- finding your sweet spot in life with CFL legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons
- how to blog your way to a better business
Episode 3 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- managing people using the H.E.A.R.T. principle
- how effective communication can make your family business successful
- how to create your own luck
- the top five characteristics of the best farm managers (see Danny Klinefelter's full list of 25 attributes)
- marketing your business on Facebook
- the difference between being a manager and a leader with David Irvine
Episode 2 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In this episode, Kevin explores:
- seeking out the right mentors
- managing computer files across all your devices
- recognizing opportunities
- reducing hearing loss on the farm
- reaching the summit in your life with extreme adventurer Jamie Clark
Episode 1 iTunes | Listen now | Download
In the premier episode, Kevin explores:
- turning your to-do list to a stop-doing list
- five ways to bring out your inner leader
- ten stupid things we do to break up our business
- google search tricks
- four surprising causes of back pain
- the idea of “humble arrogance” with Robert Herjavec, investor and star of Dragons’ Den.
