Alex McKiernan and John Locke are back with host John Haskell in this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast to discuss the concept of legacy in ranching. Building on the discussion from last week's episode about mission and vision, John Locke stresses that legacy begins with a vision and can be either a blessing or a burden, depending on how it's understood and managed. They share stories that illustrate the impact of past generations' decisions on future ones, emphasizing the need for reflective listening and intentional stewardship. This conversation also highlights the importance of creating value beyond financial assets, such as fostering innovation and community service, to ensure a sustainable legacy for future generations.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The need to regularly revisit and adapt a business's mission and vision
• The importance of not letting past generations' expectations limit future generations
• Being good listeners and understanding the intentions behind past generations' decisions
• Creating value beyond assets and thinking about the long-term impact and how they can continue to provide value over multiple generations

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Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

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• Follow on Facebook
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Resources & Links:

• What Would the Rockefellers Do? by Garrett B Gunderson
• Episode 64. Defining Your Ranch Legacy with Alex McKiernan and John Locke
• Episode 63. Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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Host John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome back John Locke to discuss the distinctions between mission, vision, and purpose in both business and personal life to define your ranch legacy. They emphasize the importance of shared vision in driving decisions and actions, highlighting the ICA process, a four-step tool for defining and achieving vision, and stress the significance of emotional connection to goals. This conversation also touches on the challenges of change, the importance of defining wants over needs, and the role of values in guiding decisions.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Defining mission, vision, and purpose
• The power of a shared mission and vision, and the importance of being emotionally connected
• The role of emotional investment and fulfillment, and the idea that wants are more important than needs
• Tools and processes for visioning and mission creation
• The importance of being open to new experiences, continuous revisioning, and the role of vision in guiding personal and professional growth

Connect with Connect with John:

• Follow on Facebook
• Send him an email at johnclocke@hotmail.com

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Episode 63. Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession
• 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan
• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Find Your Why by Simon SInek, Peter Docker, and David Mead
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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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

Connect with John:

• Follow on Facebook
• Send him an email at johnclocke@hotmail.com

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

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,