Image by Shutterstock Leadership often carries a heavy weight, and as the President of Richdel navigating an ERP evaluation and implementation alongside a management transition, I am reminded of the call to be a Kingdom-minded leader. This journey requires a foundation that is Christ-centered, biblically focused, and obedience driven rather than one based on prosperity… Continue reading Life Lived in Faith
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The Collagen Connection: A Smarter Path to Equine Soundness
Image by Shutterstock If you’ve ever watched a horse move with effortless, floating suspension, you’re witnessing a remarkable feat of structural engineering. Every stride depends on a finely tuned system built for strength, elasticity, and resilience. As President of Richdel, Inc., my focus has always been helping horse owners support that system with products they… Continue reading The Collagen Connection: A Smarter Path to Equine Soundness
Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom: Leading with Clarity
Image by Shutterstock Managing a team at Richdel, Inc. while pursuing an MBA at University of Nevada, Reno often feels like balancing two worlds. At the plant the focus is speed and results; in the classroom, it’s reflection and deeper analysis. The tool that connects both is Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Whether reviewing a spreadsheet… Continue reading Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom: Leading with Clarity
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Animal Health
Image by Shutterstock As the President of Richdel, Inc., my journey has always been about more than just business metrics; it’s about the people and animals in our orbit. Lately, I’ve been wearing two hats, one as a leader in the animal health industry since 1989 and another as an MBA candidate at the University… Continue reading Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Animal Health
The Cost of the Call: Leadership, Failure, and Restoration this Easter
Image Generated by Gemini AI The Cost of the Call: Leadership, Failure, and Restoration this Easter Easter is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. There is a specific kind of joy that fills the home, the laughter of friends, the warmth of family gathered around a table, and the vibrant promise of new… Continue reading The Cost of the Call: Leadership, Failure, and Restoration this Easter
Why Your Next Leadership Mentor Might Have Four Hooves
Shutterstock Image As the President of Richdel and an MBA candidate, I spend my days navigating the latest supply chain disruption and organizational behavior studies. Yet, my most honest performance reviews don't come out of the office or classroom, they come from a cutting horse. In leadership, we often rely on titles to establish authority,… Continue reading Why Your Next Leadership Mentor Might Have Four Hooves
Confessions of a “Dirt Jar” Executive
Shuterstock Image Hi everyone! I’m the President of Richdel, Inc., an MBA candidate, and, most importantly, a follower of Jesus Christ. Sometimes, it feels like those three identities walk into my office, and I’m reminded of the punchline: "My LinkedIn profile says 'President and MBA Candidate,' but 2 Corinthians essentially calls me a dirt jar."… Continue reading Confessions of a “Dirt Jar” Executive
Faith-Based Leadership: Principles for Modern Businesses
Over the past few years, building brands, writing, and reflecting on what kind of leader I want to be. I’ve come to believe that leadership is less about position and more about identity. In a recent seminar outline I developed around “Kingdom Leadership,” three ideas stood out to me: identity, obedience, and action. While those… Continue reading Faith-Based Leadership: Principles for Modern Businesses
Supporting Healthier Animals & Developing Successful People 