b'PEOPLE-POWERED LEADERSHIPBehind Every Great Organization is SomeoneYoure Not Thanking EnoughIVE ALWAYS BELIEVEDthat leadership isnt just about vision or strategyits also about recogniz-ing the people who make things happen. Thats why I want to talk about someone who embodies that quiet, consistent excellencesomeone who deserves a bit of spotlight herself.BY SHAWN BROOKIt would be remiss not to President of Seedacknowledge the remarkable work World Group. of our Seed World U.S. editor, Aimee Nielson.You know how sometimes you meet someone and, within minutes, you can tell theyre the real deal? That was Aimee. When she said she wanted to come on board, she didnt just interview for a job. She wanted to know what was hap-pening in the industry, what stories were worth telling, and, mostThats me with our Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nielson, her husband David importantly, who needed to beand son Zach. Great to spend some time with these fine folks at a baseball heard. She cared. game in Texas recently. Go Rangers!But dont take it from me. Take it from Radicle Seed General Manager Lisa Branco, who recently nominated Aimee as an outstand- Shes the kind of person whomonth: think about the Aimees in ing woman in the seed industry. is just as comfortable navigat- your organization. Whos work-Lisa noted that Aimee is a fierceing a technical discussion on seeding tirelessly behind the scenes, advocate for women in seedagenetics as she is sharing coffeemaking you and your team look space where, for far too long, theirwith a grower in the field. She listensgood? Whos creating space for voices havent been amplifieddeeply, asks the right questions, andothers to shine? Find them. Thank enough. Shes made it her mis- isnt afraid to roll up her sleeves andthem. And better yet, make sure sion to change that. Whether shesdig into a story until its told right. the rest of the organization knows moderating a panel, capturingIn leadership, giving credit isnttheir name.insights from an industry leader, oroptional. Its essential. Too often,Because giving credit where spotlighting a young professionalwere so focused on moving thecredit is due doesnt just make whos just finding her voice, Aimeenext project forward that we forgetpeople feel goodit builds trust, approaches it all with warmth,to stop and acknowledge thestrengthens culture, and reminds curiosity, and an authenticity thatspeople who got us this far.us that our success is always a rare, Lisa says. So, heres my ask for you thisteam effort.SW50/ SEEDWORLD.COMOCTOBER 2025'