Leadership at Cargill

Leaders aren’t defined by their position; they’re defined by their heart, their actions and their thinking.

At Cargill, leadership is at every level – from executives to interns, and sales managers to production workers. We’ve identified key capabilities and qualities that we look for and expect in all employees. Developing and sustaining these characteristics is critical to individual successes, and the success of the Cargill organization. Here’s a snapshot.

The Hearts of Leaders

Integrity
It’s important for leaders to be honest, trustworthy, and if they make a mistake, which we all do, they’re the first to admit it.

Conviction
With leadership also comes a strong vision that inspires others to rally around them and take action.

Courage
Our leaders are risk-takers. They face adversity with courage, challenge the status quo and champion new viewpoints.

Foundation of Leadership

There are many different qualities that define leadership at Cargill and help our employees reach their full potential. But at the core of all of our leaders you’ll find excellence in a few key areas: learning capacity, execution capacity, behaviors and knowledge.

Learning Capacity

Curious – Curious minds have a passion to learn more than teach. They want to explore, discover, create and develop new opportunities for themselves and others.

Conceptual strength – Conceptual thinkers have a vision and know how to create that vision for the future. They recognize patterns and trends and how they will apply to a certain situation. They also understand how to move forward, even in a complex or ambiguous situation.

Execution Capacity

Motivator – Inspires and engages others to achieve more than they thought possible.

Behaviors

Respect, candor, commitment – A leader is willing to listen to others’ opinions and feelings. They foster an inclusive work environment, and engage their team members in debate and discussion to solve issues.

Develop and leverage customer knowledge – Being a leader means building the kind of relationships with customers that sets us apart from our competition. Leaders do this by gaining an understanding of our customers’ businesses, their needs and how Cargill can help them evolve and grow.

Knowledge

Change leadership – Understands how to manage and lead change, and achieve results.

Value differences – Leaders know that diversity leads to learning and opportunity. That’s why they value the different backgrounds, perspectives and identities you’ll find at Cargill.