Daily Archives: February 16, 2021

Disrespect in Your Ag legacy?

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Disrespect is a lack of respect or courtesy. In relationships it can be more complex than that. Where some forms of disrespect are more subtle, that does not mean they are less destructive.

Controlling how we react towards someone who is being disrespectful can help us stay in control while helping to break the cycle. We can choose to help diffuse a situation or make it worse.

Kindness always prevails over negativity, just as darkness cannot thrive where light is present. We all need this reminder sometimes and expressing it out loud can be very powerful.

You may find that you are the one being disrespectful after thinking things through. How do you handle that?

Times of change and uncertainty can increase feelings of frustration, helplessness, insecurity, and vulnerability, and can trigger disrespectful behavior. These emotions can surface quickly when families are discussing succession of the family farm or ranch.

AG LEGACY Materials can help…
To learn more about AG LEGACY materials and for ideas on where to begin see AGLEGACY.org