{"id":7986,"date":"2023-07-06T14:30:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T22:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?p=7986"},"modified":"2023-07-07T06:12:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T14:12:12","slug":"5-must-read-books-for-empowering-growth-authentic-connections-and-effective-communication-on-the-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/07\/06\/5-must-read-books-for-empowering-growth-authentic-connections-and-effective-communication-on-the-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Read Books for Empowering Growth, Authentic Connections,  and Effective Communication on the Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8024  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5-Must-Read-Books-for-Empowering-Growth-Authentic-Connections-and-Effective-Communication-on-the-Farm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5-Must-Read-Books-for-Empowering-Growth-Authentic-Connections-and-Effective-Communication-on-the-Farm.png 521w, https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5-Must-Read-Books-for-Empowering-Growth-Authentic-Connections-and-Effective-Communication-on-the-Farm-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 521px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Welcome, fellow farmers, to a blog that will revolutionize your approach to life on the farm. To ignite your passion for learning and self-improvement, I&#8217;ve carefully selected a captivating collection of books that will reshape your farming experience. So, let&#8217;s dive into this extraordinary literary adventure!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find an audiobook or borrow these great titles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7994  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Buy-Back-Your-Time.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"224\" \/><em><strong>Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell.<\/strong><\/em> This is a great one to help you start thinking differently as a farmer about why you don&#8217;t need to do it all yourself. It aligns perfectly with one of the values I teach as a coach: Gain greater ROE (Return On Energy) to run the family farm business better than ever before. This book is not about working harder or finding more time to do work. It\u2019s about designing the freedom to engage in high-value work that brings you energy and fulfillment. Martel digs into the practical steps that will allow you to start buying back time immediately, while also developing operating procedures and hiring practices to ensure rapid and robust growth. He will also teach you how to invest in your newfound time wisely\u2014on the farm and at home\u2014so you keep building your business while living your best life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7995 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Find-Your-People-Building-Deep-Community-in-a-Lonely-World.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"223\" \/><em><strong>Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen.<\/strong><\/em> As farmers, we\u2019re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we\u2019re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others has a powerful impact on our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. But so many of us are hiding behind emotional walls that we\u2019re experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. This book is very helpful to my coaching where a lot of my work is based on empowering your farm family by creating rich conversations and relationships. Because the truth is, you need to be the one reaching out\u2013 you can&#8217;t expect people to do it for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7997 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Why-Arent-You-More-Like-Me.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"203\" \/><b><i>Why Aren&#8217;t You More Like Me<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Ken Keis is a favorite. This book provides a road map for knowing yourself better and for understanding others. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person has a distinct Personal Style and being aware of it can increase success in life by 80%. We have done these personal style assessments on our own farm family which was very helpful for getting things done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7996\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Nonviolent-communication-681x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"222\" \/><b><i>Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. was such an amazing book. It provides a great structure for being better at and observing what is going on around you, expressing feelings, asking people what they need at this moment, and making a request for action. This book is a great tool to help you find common ground and move forward in your communication. It aligns perfectly with my 1-on-1 coaching to facilitate tough farm conversations around transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7998\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Necessary-Endings.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"221\" \/><b><i>Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Dr. Henry Cloud, offers this mindset-altering method for proactively correcting the bad and the broken in our farm businesses and our lives. Cloud challenges readers to achieve the personal and professional growth they both desire and deserve\u2014and gives crucial insight on how to make those tough decisions that are standing in the way of a more successful business and, ultimately, a better life. I highly recommend it. It is important to work on giving people permission to leave farm family situations that are not healthy or workable so that they have other options for building their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, my fellow farmers, use this blog to order audiobooks, buy books or borrow e-books from your library. They are your allies, guiding you toward a future where your farm flourishes, your connections deepen, and your personal growth reaches new heights. Embrace the wisdom within these pages and let it permeate every aspect of your farming journey. Remember, every day is an opportunity to learn, evolve, and manage the resources at your disposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Happy reading and be sure to send me your book recommendations!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #662d91;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Elaine Froese now celebrates 20 years as a certified Hudson Institute Coach and 42 years of marriage. Fill in the form on this page to sign up for her insights.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #662d91;\">Did you enjoy<em><strong> 5 Must-Read Books for Empowering Growth, Authentic Connections, and Effective Communication on the Farm? <\/strong><\/em>You might want to check these articles out too:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #662d91;\"><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2021\/03\/03\/intentional-wealthbooks-to-spark-money-conversations\/\">Intentional Wealth\u2026books to spark money conversations<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/03\/16\/why-you-need-to-build-your-personal-wealth-bubble\/\"><span style=\"color: #662d91;\"><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\">Why you need to build your personal wealth bubble<\/span><\/span><\/a><br \/><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2022\/01\/27\/transition-planning-does-not-have-to-be-tough\/\">Transition Planning does not have to be tough<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Key-Challenges-Audit-Sheet.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Key Challenges Audit Sheet&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/insights\/free-stuff\/key-challenges-audit-sheet\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome, fellow farmers, to a blog that will revolutionize your approach to life on the farm. To ignite your passion for learning and self-improvement, I&#8217;ve carefully selected a captivating collection of books that will reshape your farming experience. So, let&#8217;s dive into this extraordinary literary adventure! Find an audiobook or borrow these great titles: Buy&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o4K6bItAbCY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nHarvest is in full swing on our farm, and I am not there\u2026for a few days. Where is it written you cannot leave the farm during harvest? (Almost on every page of the unpublished book \u201cThe Culture of Agriculture.\u201d)\r\n\r\nIf you are one of the 2800 folks who have stumbled upon \u201cFinding Fairness in Farm Transition\u201d on my YouTube channel at Farm Family Coach, you already know I am on a mission to change mindsets in agriculture. Fairness is helping everyone in the family be successful.\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Enter Scott Armstrong and his new workbook: <i>Mind Switch Retirement Planner<\/i>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6952 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Untitled-design-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Armstrong is a speaker friend who shared his insights at a national financial planner September convention in Niagara Falls, the place I also journeyed to at the start of our September harvest. He uses the word \u201cretirement\u201d, for ag folks I prefer to use the term reinvention:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Here are some things to consider as you age on your farm or ranch:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>What are the current roles you want to continue?<\/b> Which ones would you like to let go of? My farmer is coughing more after cleaning bins, and I am encouraging him to quit that task at age 65, which is now.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Are you still passionate about farming?<\/b> Or just parts of it? Simon Sinek says, \u201cfulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose\u201d. What is it you are doing on your farm where you lose all track of time? This summer I think my farmer lost track of mowing fields and ditches and waiting for the grain to ripen. I love to play with my grandkids and enjoy their giggles, stories, and curiosity. Play me with them is a sweet spot and I am intentional in making time for them. I am still passionate about helping farm families make intentional choices for a better quality of life and harmony through understanding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Do your passion and purpose align with your spouse\u2019s vision<\/b>? This is where it gets messy. You want to leave the farm life roles and responsibilities, but your partner does not. Not for a long time! Where is it written you cannot pursue some things in different time zones or days apart from your spouse?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Independence is one of my core values, yet my husband respects what I need to fill my well, and I am happy when I return to the farm from my off-farm contracts and contacts. Love and respect for the other can go both ways.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Adventure is big<\/b> on Scott Armstrong\u2019s workbook list. Farmers spend a lot of money on crop protection and other inputs. Many use the points from farm credit cards to fund short-term winter adventures. One of my clients is on a motorbike in the Maritimes as I write this. (Dairy farmer). Another farmer spends time in Mexico helping the poor build houses in the winter, and he wants to do more of this. Our adventures to visit friends in New Zealand, or travel with friends to Hawaii have been great times of renewal. Perhaps there is an ag tour you have been putting off. The GREAT PAUSE showed us how isolation and lack of adventure can really cramp our style, but we now have options. The most recent adventure for folks in our circle has been electric bikes. They are great for checking fields, riding down the Turtle Mountains to Boissevain, and going for a quick spin before supper. What is the adventure you have been putting off?<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Vitality is an energy we all want more of.<\/b> Armstrong is convinced we are only using 50% of our body\u2019s capacity. Our wonderful physician Dr. Nell shook his finger at us 5 years ago saying \u201cLook you two it\u2019s time you started having some fun. At 75 it all starts to fall apart!\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This year I\u2019ve shed some weight via the app \u201cNOOM\u201d and am working on a better morning fitness routine. My friend, a cattle producer at age 68 does lots of stretching and 40 minutes on her elliptical every morning. She makes time for lots of hiking adventures and ensures her body is in great form. Armstrong has a great list of sleep hacks to have more renewal time.\r\nYour body is not a machine. Save money now by paying better attention to your health and making small habit changes to be healthier. Be kind to your brain and get off your devices long before bed. This will not kill you, and your marriage may be better off for the pillow talk without blue lights flashing from your cell phone or iPad, or TV.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Finances:<\/b> The number one encouragement I have is to find a good financial planner who can guide you with your income streams and personal wealth as your farm assets keep growing. CAFA which is the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors has great advisors in their directory who understand the culture of agriculture and the challenges of debt servicing and the need for personal wealth options. See <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cafanet.ca\"><span class=\"s1\">www.cafanet.ca<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Living Legacy:<\/strong> What do you want people to say about you BEFORE you die?\r\nI hope you have a wonderful 80th birthday party where folks can tell you in their own words and stories about how your life really was a blessing to them. Do you want to be able to set your grandkids up for financial success? Can you help fund their RESP for trades or university training? Could you help fund the local arts and culture or sports foundation of your small town? Would you be able to secretly give a \u201cleg up\u201d to a struggling single parent? Having the time to walk alongside newcomers to your community and financial support can be a huge blessing to making your town a great place to age gracefully. We live close to one of Manitoba\u2019s most beautiful small towns. The new bakeshop owner is now making sourdough bread with wheat head designs, plus great peanut butter marshmallow slices. This news may not excite you, but it is becoming a destination attraction. Sometimes it is the \u2018little things in life\u201d that make a day sweeter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Social times<\/b>. Armstrong surprised me with his challenge to question who your friends are and why. Post-Covid relationships look different, and you may be navigating the loss of long-time or childhood friends. Intentionally make a list of the folks who align with your purpose and plans for growth. I\u2019ll still a big fan of calling my far-away friends to keep relationships growing, yet I also know having tea in person is refreshing. I suspect the guys reading this are longing for more friendships beyond the farm gate. What are you DOING about it?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Find out more about Scott Armstrong\u2019s fun, practical workbook at <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mindswitch.ca\"><span class=\"s1\">www.mindswitch.ca<\/span><\/a><\/span>, and reach out to the Mind Switch community on <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063687142266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/span> Tell him you are working on changing the mindsets in agriculture, one family at a time.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/insights\/free-stuff\/roles-storyboard\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\">Grab your copy of the Roles Storyboard<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to <span class=\"RFZYhc\">help you understand your 6 key roles - personal, couple, family, work (farm and off farm), friends, community.<\/span>\r\n\r\n***\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Elaine Froese is happy to be writing at 30,000 feet again. Invite her to speak at your next ag event. She has 30-plus years of practical insights for farmers to have the life they\u2019ve always wanted. One day at a time.\u00a0Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elainefroese.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\">here <\/span><\/a>or Instagram <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@farmfamilycoach<\/a><\/span> and hit the Linktree bio. 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