Cultivating Connections

About Cultivating Connections

Cultivating Connections is a lesson in leadership journeys. We all have a unique path that has led us to the positions we hold in our organizations. Each with their own lessons learned along the way. Join us as we explore those lessons learned and paths taken of leaders across industries including food and fiber, higher education, and medicine. Cultivating Connections is brought to you by the OSU Leadership Center at The Ohio State University.

Publisher

OSU Leadership Center

Category

business · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Episode 20: Tadd Nicholson- Executive Director at Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association

   This month we take a look into how working for a non profit lead by a board can change the leadership path along with the changes COVID brought to how this leader in Ohio brings his team together. From the importance of trust to the concept of having a great team attracts great team members. Join us as Tadd Nicholson walks us through his leadership journey from high school to softball coach to Executive Director of Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers. Book Suggestion: Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fired.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Episode 19: Dr Cathann Kress: Vice President for Agricultural Administration & Dean, CFAES, The Ohio State University

   This month we stay a little closer to home and have a conversation with Dr Cathann Kress, the Vice President for Agricultural Administration & Dean, CFAES, The Ohio State University. From a discussion of how we need to push ourselves to try hard things to her philosophy about our coin, Dr Kress shares how her background and experiences have shaped her as a leader. Book Recommendation:Science of Becoming by Doctor Joseph Crespo

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 18: Devin Fuhrman: Chief Agriculture and Sponsor Relations Officer of Nationwide® Insurance

   ““Sometimes you got to slow down, you need to listen more than you speak, and really hone in on some priorities that ultimately at the end of the day are mutually beneficial to you, to your team, and to the partner you are working with.” Join us this month as Devin Fuhrman of Nationwide® Insurance tells us how his career and experiences playing college baseball have shaped him into the leader he is today. We have a rich discussion on having clarity in your team roles and working to help them have developmental plans as you look forward to your organization’s future. Book Suggestions: The American Story by David Barton and Timothy Barton. and Vice President in Charge of Revolution by Murray Lincoln

Who has been a guest on Cultivating Connections

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tara Durbin
• Adam Sharp
• Dr Travis Park
• Dr Chris Hoch
• Hannah Thompson-Weeman

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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