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Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALBalancing Business & Values w. Brad ArnoldIn this episode of 'Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL,' host Justin McMenamy and guest Brad Arnold discuss valuable leadership lessons they've learned across their careers. They delve into transitioning from individual contributors to leaders, navigating significant corporate changes, dealing with acquisition uncertainties, and fostering a culture of transparency and empowerment. Brad Arnold shares personal experiences, including his transition from a Dow 30 company to a family business, and the profound impact his daughter Libby has had on his perspective on leadership. The conversation emphasizes the importance of trust, candor, and caring in leadership, as well as the transformative business impact that can be...2025-06-1253 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALSkunk Works IV: Orbiting the Giant HairballIn this episode of 'Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL', Justin McMenamy continues to explore the practical applications of Kelly Johnson’s 14 Rules of Management in addition to Gordon MacKenzie's book 'Orbiting the Giant Hairball'. The discussion delves into the balance between stability and creativity within corporate structures, contrasting startup autonomy with the rigid norms of established companies. McMenamy recounts his own experience at Precision Planting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining startup culture under larger corporate ownership. The episode also covers insights on continuous improvement, the more-data fallacy, and communications throughout the value chain. By advocating minimal duplication of inspection and encouraging engineers to di...2025-05-2937 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL'Firm Feedback in a Fragile World' w. Jeff HancherIn this episode of ‘Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL’, host Justin McMenamy is joined by guest Jeff Hancher. The discussion highlights Jeff's journey from a challenging upbringing in rural Pennsylvania to becoming an executive at Cintas, a publicly traded company, then later an author and speaker on numerous leadership topics.Jeff recounts the impact of his military service in shaping his character and career, emphasizing the significance of continuous improvement, accountability and engaging one’s motivation as pillars to his success. Post-military, Jeff transitioned to Cintas, rising from a route delivery driver to a senior leadership position across his 20+ year career. The conv...2025-05-1557 min
Tactical EmpathyJustin McMenamy on Navigating Leadership Challenges with EmpathyIn this episode, Erin chats with Justin McMenamy as he shares his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership. He discusses his experiences in various organizations, the challenges leaders face in practicing empathy, and the impact of metrics-driven cultures on leadership behavior. Justin provides practical insights on how to cultivate empathy within teams and organizations, highlighting the significance of building a supportive culture that prioritizes human connection over mere business results.Today on Tactical Empathy:Empathy involves understanding different perspectives.Leaders must balance hard decisions with care.Business...2025-05-0737 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALSkunk Works III: The PowerPoint ClassIn this episode of ‘Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL’, host Justin McMenamy continues his survey of Kelly Johnson’s 14 Rules of Management through the lens of his own 20-year career both leading and working within various product organizations. Focusing on Rules #5-7, McMenamy critiques the overuse of metrics and status meetings in large organizations, providing anecdotes from his tenure at Precision Planting and other companies. He underscores the benefits of minimizing bureaucracy and fostering direct, transparent communication, especially in supplier relationships. The episode emphasizes the utility of a minimalist approach to budgeting and reporting for fostering a nimble and creative...2025-05-0141 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL'The Cut of His Jib' w. Jeff SnowdenIn this episode of ‘Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL’, host Justin McMenamy is joined by Jeff Snowden to discuss leadership lessons drawn from the career of Admiral Hyman Rickover, the father of the nuclear Navy. They explore Rickover's famed career, including his ascent from an immigrant family to a naval officer known for his meticulous work ethic and unorthodox leadership style. The conversation covers Rickover’s commitment to hands-on experience, his selection of highly competent teams, and his ability to lead from the front. Jeff also shares personal anecdotes and professional insights on leadership, comparing nuanced aspects of various leadership styles. The episode furthe...2025-04-1755 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALSkunk Works II: The Tyranny of AlignmentIn this episode of 'Grody and UnPrOfEsSiOnAL' Justin McMenamy delves into how principles from rocket science can inform organizational architecture, particularly in disruptive startup environments. Using Kelly Johnson's 14 Rules of Management from Lockheed Martin's Skunkworks, McMenemy emphasizes the importance of organizational elasticity, embedded project management, and the value of small teams consisting of highly competent individuals as building blocks for effective teams. He then contrasts this approach with traditional metric-driven corporate methodologies. McMenemy shares personal experiences from his tenure at Precision Planting to illustrate these points, emphasizing the need for trust, cooperation, and a bureaucratic aversion in driving disruptive innovation.2025-04-0333 min
Land Ledger PodcastEp #12: Making Farmland Accessible: A New Way to Invest in Agriculture with Brian Kearney and Marc HartnessWhat does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, guest host Justin McMenamy sits down with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness, co-founders of Farmland Stock Exchange, to explore the evolving landscape of farmland investing. From navigating emotional bonds with land to grappling with the debate between conventional and organic farming, Brian and Marc share how they’re tackling these challenges, offering an innovative approach to farmland ownership that balances financial returns with sustainable practices. With farmland ownership poised to shift dramatically over the next decade, they discuss their vision for th...2025-04-0255 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALThe Trade w. Lon StroscheinIn this episode of "Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL" Justin McMenamy interviews Lon Stroschein, a former corporate executive who transitioned to writing and coaching after a pivotal season in his life. Lon shares his journey from feeling unfulfilled despite a successful career to finding purpose through helping others. Topics discussed include the emotional struggles of mid-career, the importance of finding one's voice, and balancing professional and personal life. Lon also recounts a poignant story about his daughter Grace, highlighting the need to be present for family amidst career pressures. The conversation emphasizes the value high performing employees place on autonomy and purpose over...2025-03-201h 01Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALSkunk Works I: The Black Sheep of the Blue ChipIn this episode of ‘Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL’, Justin McMenamy kicks off a seven-episode mini-series focused on his experiences as a curator of a market disruptive technology division housed within a Fortune 500 company. Each episode in the series is built from the framework of Kelly Johnson’s 14 Rules of Management. This list, authored in 1954, is the cultural charter document for Skunk Works, the Advanced Development Programs division of Lockheed Martin and the designers of products like the SR71 Blackbird, the U2 spy plane, and the F-35 Lightning. In the first episode of the series, McMenamy recounts early career disillusionment with corporate...2025-03-0628 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALLeading with Authenticity w. Juan RoncoroniIn this episode of Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL, Justin McMenamy discusses leadership lessons with his friend and colleague, Juan Roncoroni. The conversation covers topics like authenticity, transparency, balancing chaos with structure, and the importance of personal relationships in leadership. Roncoroni shares amusing anecdotes, such as accidentally filling a gasoline rental car with diesel while on a business trip and the plights of snoring while sharing a hotel room with co-workers. The conversation also dives into Roncoroni's career transition from a large international corporation to the startup culture of Precision Planting. Additionally, they explore cultural nuances in leadership styles across different regions considering R...2025-02-2053 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALThe Employee Opinion SurveyIn this episode of 'Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL,' Justin McMenamy critiques the modern employee opinion survey by questioning the effectiveness of employing broadbrush survey results and anonymous free text feedback to gauge employee morale. McMenamy points out that such surveys often fall short of their aim due to participation coercion, the psychology of anonymous comments, and leadership's creativity in results interpretation. He argues for the need for face-to-face feedback and open communication as a replacement for the employee opinion survey. “The Modern Employee Opinion Survey promotes a culture of secrecy and gossip, which is nothing but a hindrance to tea...2025-02-0642 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALAutonomy, Accountability & Agri-Marketing w. Bryce BakerIn this episode of 'Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL,' Justin McMenamy discusses leadership lessons with Bryce Baker, focusing on distinguishing principle from preference and integrating insights from different domains into your leadership approach. Bryce shares his journey from field sales representative to marketing manager at Precision Planting, emphasizing the importance of sales and marketing synergy along with the pros and cons of tailored marketing. The conversation also delves into the balance between autonomy and centralized control in decision-making, using an NFL quarterback analogy to illustrate the concept of 'loosely coupled' organizations. Additionally, they explore the significance of intelligent failure in fostering a...2025-01-2355 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALA Bitter BrewJustin McMenamy, host of Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL, shares his experience as a design engineer in a highly regulated and complacent company within the diesel engine industry. He discusses the aristocratic leadership style that stifled creativity, fostered fear, and led to a toxic workplace environment. Through personal stories and reflections, he details how this environment fostered bitterness among employees and led to significant mental strain, even hospitalizations. McMenamy offers insights on recognizing toxic corporate cultures, the importance of mentorship, and steps he took towards overcoming bitterness, emphasizing the need for proactive self-care and strategic career decisions.2025-01-0940 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALCoconuts, Peaches & the Packers w. Benoît BlateyronIn this episode of 'Grody and UnPrOfEsSiOnAL,' host Justin McMenamy is joined by longtime friend and colleague Benoit Blateyron. Across the conversation, they discuss international business expansion, adapting strategies to different cultures, the significance of cultural understanding in team dynamics, and experiences working with diverse teams in Europe. The conversation delves into personal anecdotes, such as the impact of cultural practices like 'fika' and 'sauna' in Swedish work culture. The episode culminates in discussions on resilience and human-centric leadership amid challenges like the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The dialogue is peppered with humor and personal stories, making complex leadership and cultural c...2024-12-2652 minLand Ledger PodcastEp #05: Leadership and Agricultural Innovation with Justin McMenamyWhat does it take to lead through change and drive growth in a challenging industry? Justin McMenamy, host of the Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL podcast and product-launch expert at Precision Agriculture, joins the show to answer that question and share key lessons he has learned throughout his career.Find show notes and resources here: https://tinyurl.com/26u4vrzp2024-12-1857 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALSabbaticalJustin McMenamy, the host of Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL, shares his journey of stepping down from a VP role at Precision Planting, part of a Fortune 500 company. He details his decision to take a season of unpaid leave in search of personal balance, and re-prioritization. McMenamy explains his career path from engineering to leadership, the evolving demands on leaders within growing businesses, and the challenges of balancing organizational growth with personal well-being. He uses the analogy of Generals Eisenhower and Patton to illustrate the need for different leadership styles at different organizational stages. Ultimately, his decision to step down was in search...2024-12-1227 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALHigh-Energy Humility w. Matt MorganIn this episode of 'Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL' Justin McMenamy interviews Matt Morgan about leadership experiences accumulated across his wide ranging career. They discuss Matt's journey from joining Precision Planting, including a mishap with a security gate, to his hands-on leadership style likened to a submarine captain. Matt emphasizes the importance of leading from within the challenge and being present with the team, even in difficult environments. They also explore Matt's transition to a new industry and his approach to gaining credibility in a new organization. Additionally, Matt shares insights from his time leading in Argentina, including experiencing the importance of balancing...2024-11-2854 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALLeadership Lemonade Lessons IIIn this episode of 'Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL,' Justin McMenamy continues developing the concept of 'Leadership Lemonade Lessons', first discussed in Episode 4. Lemonade Lessons involve wringing past leadership blunders in search of constructive lessons. Justin recounts several professional one-on-one experiences, including a frustrating interaction with an engineering manager, survival under the tyranny of the 'desk audit' police, and a tactless comment from a manager during a personal crisis which led directly to the naming of this podcast. These stories highlight the significant impact of leadership behaviors on employees and emphasize the need for empathy and humility in leadership. By reflecting on t...2024-11-1432 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALEmbracing the Awkward w. Brad StollerIn this episode of 'Grody and UnPrOfEsSiOnAL,' Justin McMenamy and Brad Stoller share leadership lessons drawn from their collective experiences in the automotive and agtech industries, particularly at Precision Planting. The discussion spans several key areas including building robust supplier relationships, effective negotiation strategies, and organizational growth. They stress the importance of selecting scalable and trustworthy suppliers, fostering mutual trust, and emphasizing responsiveness. The dialogue also delves into practical strategies for negotiating with suppliers and maintaining quality and efficiency within an organization. Personal anecdotes and real-life examples underscore the necessity of open communication and a collaborative culture, especially during...2024-10-3154 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALKayaks & CoffinsIn this episode of ‘Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL', Justin McMenamy sarcastically questions the reliability of early career aptitude tests in determining one's future career choices. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates how career paths and goals can change over time, often leading to dissatisfaction when clinging to outdated aspirations. McMenamy emphasizes the importance of focusing on who you want to become, rather than specific job titles or positions. He encourages investing in meaningful relationships and personal growth beyond professional roles, noting the transient nature of the corporate value system can lead to destination evaporation. The episode challenges listeners to consider their legacy and pe...2024-10-1727 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALPlum Tree Leadership w. Justin KauffmanIn this episode of Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL, host Justin McMenamy interviews longtime friend Justin Kauffman. Kauffman shares his career background and passion for early-stage business building. Both Justins reflect on leadership principles, including the effectiveness of strengths-based personal development and the contrast between pyramid and plum tree organizational structures. Additionally, they explore the value of organizational trust, transparency in hiring, and the necessity of clear communication and situational leadership within evolving organizations. The episode underscores the ongoing learning process and the challenge of fostering innovation within traditional corporate frameworks.2024-10-0353 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALLeadership Lemonade Lessons IIn this episode of “Grody & Unprofessional”, Justin McMenamy explores leadership lessons from his 20-year corporate career. Through personal stories, including experiences with a high school baseball coach and within a bureaucratic engineering team, McMenamy highlights the importance of intrinsic motivation and adaptive leadership styles. He contrasts directive leadership, which often garners minimal effort from employees, with inspirational leadership which often leads to greater team effort and motivation to pursue excellence. Justin emphasizes that analyzing past leadership failures is crucial for growth. The episode urges leaders to inspire and trust their teams, tailoring motivational techniques to individual team members.2024-09-1925 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALBuilding Trust and Inspiring Success w. Caleb SchlederIn this episode of "Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL", Justin McMenamy and guest Caleb Schleder discuss leadership lessons from their careers. They cover the importance of mentorship, the joy of seeing others succeed, and building trust within a team. Schleder shares his journey from focusing on personal achievements to fostering a collaborative environment influenced by mentors that poured into him. The conversation highlights effective leadership tactics, including active listening, timely coaching, and the strategic placement of team members. Personal anecdotes emphasize the value of learning from both positive and negative experiences to become a better leader.2024-09-0549 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALThe Feedback FallacyIn this episode of 'Grody & Unprofessional,' Justin McMenamy explores the challenges leaders face in receiving honest, candid feedback from their teams, subordinates, peers, and departing employees due to conflicts of interest and modified behavior while observed by peers. McMenamy discusses the value of honing leadership skills before becoming an official leader. He suggests that aspiring leaders are in a unique position to develop their skills by leveraging their lack of authority to receive genuine feedback. Additionally, he recommends current leaders seek feedback outside their work environments, such as in volunteer roles, to improve their leadership abilities. Ultimately, trust, humility...2024-08-2225 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALOrbital InfluenceIn the first episode of 'Grody & Unprofessional', host Justin McMenamy emphasizes the critical need for leaders to actively study and practice leadership as a skill, rather than relying on superficial engagement. He argues that many leaders spend more time on trivial pursuits like fantasy football than on understanding effective leadership strategies. McMenemy introduces the concept of assessing leadership effectiveness through external feedback, using the analogy of a solar system where different groups of people hold varying degrees of opinion about a leader based on relational distance. He shares personal anecdotes about his own leadership style and the importance of collecting...2024-08-0838 minGrody & UnPrOfEsSiOnALG&U Intro & TeaserIn Grody & Unprofessional, Justin McMenamy seeks to share both profitable and painful leadership lessons I have acquired over a twenty-year career as a misfit in corporate America. G&U seeks to share leadership stories harvested from both Justin's and others experiences through approachable and candid conversations with the aim of educating and shaping your leadership journey. Demand for talented leaders outstrips supply by at least tenfold, G&U is an attempt to improve supply. I hope you will join as we seek to uncover people, product, and organizational leadership lessons through the musin...2024-08-0501 min
Who? WeeklyNicholas Jarecki, Kristen McMenamy & Martin Van Buren?TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE FOR OUR FALL TOUR! GET 'EM AT WHOWEEKLY.US/LIVE.WHO'S THERE? You're calling about a mysterious wedding attended by Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson, Michelle Rodriguez and... Elon Musk? Plus, the Queen of Versailles releases a coffee line, The Vip Girls go viral (internationally?) for slamming a Montauk resto and Shawn Mendes has a new tattoo. Nice! Plus, Is Tinashe a Them now? And is Justin Timberlake a Who? Who are the most Who'y Presidents and why is there an extended story in this episode about a seafood platter??????As...2024-06-211h 11
BFFs with Josh Richards and Brianna ChickenfrySNOOKI AND JWOWW TALK WHAT REALLY HAPPENED WITH SAMMI AND RON — BFFs EP. 115We start the show with headlines where Mikayla Nogueira is under fire for reportedly using fake lashes in her mascara brand deal Tik Tok, Jeffree Star is posting with his mysterious NFL man, Dixie standing up for Charli on social media, Noah Beck making music, Brent Rivera kicking another content creator out of a hotel, updates on Scar Girl, Julia Fox's tiny NYC apartment and her not understanding a Tik Tok trend, Justin Bieber selling his entire music catalog for $200 million, Logan Paul's incredible WWE finishing move, a finance bro saying all people in their 20s should have a...2023-02-0258 min
RFD IllinoisRFD Illinois January 25Matt Kaye reports from Washington as The top Ag trade officials from USDA and USTR are dismissing as insufficient Mexico’s concessions on its planned 2024 GMO corn import ban. Jim Taylor talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller as she will continue to serve on the House Ag Committee Luke and Jason Sandschafer, Niemerg’s Steak House, on food costs. Justin McMenamy, Precision Planting highlights products and innovation.2023-01-2523 min
RFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch January 20Kent Anderson, COUNTRY Trust Bank/COUNTRY Financial highlights the quarterly market report. Justin McMenamy. Director of Product at Precision Planting, highlights new products they are highlighting in this weeks conference. Weather with WEEK’s Chuck Collins.2023-01-2052 minRFD Profit WatchRFD Profit Watch March 3Markets with John Zanker, Risk Management Commodities. GROWMARK Segment with Duane Sharun. Talk Spring Fertilizer Outlook. Tech Talk with Precision Planting’s Justin McMenamy. He talks about sprayer advancements.2022-03-0352 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois January 19Matt Kaye Report on EPA Advisory Panel recommending limited WOTUS definition, protection for ag features-audio with National Cattlemen's Scott Yager and Zippy Duval President AFBF. Ryan Whitehouse talks topics and agenda for GALC. Mark Stock at BigIron Auctions and Justin McMenamy at Precision Planting both talking supply chain.2022-01-1923 min
Fellowship Bible Church of Peoria Sermons10.17.21 AM: The Hidden Wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 2)An exposition by Justin McMenamy2021-10-1700 min
Smarter Every SeasonInterview with Justin McMenamyJustin McMenamy, Director of Product, at Precision Planting visits Smarter Every Season to share some stories and insights. Justin tells the story of how he became an engineer, how he views his role versus the title of the position, his journey to join the Precision Planting team and much more. With a few good laughs along the way, we get to learn about Justin's passion to 'work at a place that I enjoy the people I work with, the products we make, and the customers we work for'.2021-08-1935 minFellowship Bible Church of Peoria Sermons11.3.19 AM: That Our Joy May Be Complete (1 John 4:1-4)An exposition by Justin McMenamy2019-11-0310 min