Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age. Paul Larmer attributes a good portion of his career success to having been raised with a strong work ethic, humility and the influence of 4-H on his attitudes, public speaking, teamwork and attention to detail.
Throughout the different paths that Larmer’s career has taken, his ability to lead has been apparent. Whether it was working as a sire analyst at United Breeders or overseeing a merger in his 30s between United Breeders and Western Ontario Breeders and acting as CEO of Semex for 17 years, his leadership skills and ability to manage people contributed to his being inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.
When asked what his philosophy on ‘team’ is, Larmer says, “I think it starts with vision… I think if you’re leading the organization, you have to share that vision… people need to feel that there’s a reason why we’re all doing this, you know?”
In early November, the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct four new members, including a forage breeder, a canola breeder, an entomologist, and a cattle genetics leader. This is the third of four interviews, each featuring one of the inductees. Check out the second on entomologist, Dr. Charles Vincent, here.
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