Seminar 1 - Albuquerque, NM
NMAL Class 16 Orientation Class 16 Orientation provided an overview of the program and expectations of the fellows. I enjoyed getting to know my classmates and participating in lively discussions on a variety of topics. NMAL Board President Bob Mayberry and Coordinator Tina Wilson did an excellent job launching the program and I am eager to learn more about the agricultural industry in New Mexico. After reading Leading and Managing: Understanding the Difference by Abraham Zaleznik we had a great discussion about the difference between a leader and a manager. Highlighted leadership qualities included being bold, taking responsibility, motivating, giving credit and being a visionary. Highlighted characteristics of managers included being process driven, straightforward, and direct and dealing with crisis. We did discuss that individuals can be both a leader and a manager depending on the circumstances and that leaders are not always at the top of an organization. I really appreciated th