Tom Truitt's Leadership Journey

Description: Forward thinking leaders know that fostering innovation, developing company culture and effective communication always starts at the top. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS SVP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton and Tom Truitt, CEO of Horizon Farm Credit and winner of the FCCS 2024 Accelerator of the Year Award. Together, they define acceleration in the face of organizational change, consider what it takes to foster innovation from the top down, and discuss some of the valuable leadership lessons that Tom has learned over the years. He shares the importance of communication, the value of always keeping the why in mind, and the forward-thinking challenge that he poses for leaders today as well as in the future.

“Change allows opportunities to reset the vision.” — Tom Truitt

Insights Include:

• The spirit of growth and innovation
• Defining acceleration in the face of organizational change
• Valuable leadership lessons
• Fostering innovation from the top down
• Overcoming challenges in leadership 
• Collaboration in the acceleration of progress 
• Creating culture

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