We often talk about change as something to "manage." But what if the real opportunity is to lead it—proactively, confidently, and with clarity?
Building change-ready leaders requires more than new tools or processes. It demands a shift in mindset—from governance structures that enable adaptability, to leaders who understand how to translate engagement into performance insights, not just culture scores.
In this issue, we unpack what it means to lead in constant motion, and how organizations can position their leaders (and themselves) to stay ahead.
In many organizations, change arrives as a reaction—something to respond to, manage, or recover from. But the leaders who truly accelerate performance don’t wait for disruption. They build systems, teams, and cultures that are ready for it. That’s what sets this year’s Accelerator of the Year, Tim Tjosaas, apart.
Sixty practitioners from across the Farm Credit System met in Detroit to explore a central question: where does collaboration create more value than independent action? The conversation quickly moved from technology to strategy, highlighting both the opportunity—and the unresolved boundaries—of System-wide collaboration. 3 MIN READ
In our last article in the March/April newsletter, we reframed change agility as a leadership posture — not a tool. Now, let’s make it practical.3 MIN READ
FCCS is strengthening its commitment to innovation and digital transformation across the Farm Credit System with the hiring of Chris Peacock as Vice President of Digital Strategy and Collaboration. Introduced at SystemX, the role focuses on connecting organizations and accelerating System-wide innovation. 2.5 MIN READ
What does it take to walk around the world—and keep going when the path ahead is uncertain? In this episode, Stephanie Barton talks with Tom Turcich, author, speaker, and one of only 10 people to ever walk around the world (and the first to do so with his dog). Together, they explore resilience, direction, and how to redefine limits by “planting flags” that move you forward in life and leadership.
You never know who you'll meet—or how quickly connections can form—when you say yes to something new. Read Barb's story about mentorship, friendship, and learning across generations. 2.5 MIN READ
Regulations are constantly changing, making compliance a moving target. Learn how Passkey Partner Wolters Kluwer helps Farm Credit organizations stay ahead with a centralized approach to regulatory tracking and compliance management. 2 MIN READ
FCCS earned top honors as Best Group Captive Manager at the Captive Review Awards USA 2026, competing against some of the industry's largest firms. See what this award means for the Farm Credit Captive program.1 MIN READ
