Humanity in Leadership with Jarrod Gillig

Humanity in Leadership with Jarrod Gillig

From Cultivating Leaders by Agriculture Future of America

December 10, 2025 · 1h 1m

About this episode

Jarrod Gillig discusses the importance of clarity, candor, and humility in leadership within the beef industry.

Clarity, candor and humility shape stronger teams and smarter decisions in an industry where every choice ripples across families, communities and supply chains. Jarrod Gillig, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Beef at Cargill, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast to share what he's learned across nearly three decades inside one of the most complex protein businesses. From stewarding the people behind 90 million daily meals to navigating operational challenges that affect both producers and consumers, Jarrod brings a rare dual lens from the packer and producer side. His journey is one of curiosity, accountability and leading with intention. Jarrod explores: * Leading with candor and humility: clarity is kind, and honest conversations strengthen teams and decision * Finding value across the supply chain: what it really takes to balance producer needs, customer expectations and consumer demand in a constantly shifting beef market. * Building teams that thrive: cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives, debate and vulnerability make space for smarter solutions. This episode invites you to pause, reflect and consider what it means to create impact — not just…

People in this episode

Host: Agriculture Future of America

Guest: Jarrod Gillig

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • team building
  • supply chain
  • beef industry
  • humility
  • candor

Keywords

  • leadership
  • beef market
  • team dynamics
  • supply chain management
  • Cargill
  • humility
  • candor
  • diverse perspectives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cargill

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