John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome John Locke, a sixth-generation rancher and instructor at Ranching for Profit, to the podcast today to discuss mindset and emotional barriers to succession in ranching. John highlights the importance of understanding emotions and effective communication, citing the need for extreme ownership and intentional listening. He shares his personal experience with a challenging succession event and the value of defining a legacy beyond physical assets.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Setting ourselves up for a successful succession event
• How fear is often the fundamental emotion that drives people away from conversations about succession planning
• Understanding your emotions to turn destructive communication into effective communication
• Practical tools for effective communication, including reflective listening and asking questions to understand

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• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

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Resources & Links:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Leadership And Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
• Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses by David W Pratt
• Mindset Above All: Alex McKiernan's Resilient Journey Post-Accident (Part 1, Part 2,