The Feed Science Podcast Show Amos McCoy: Workforce Retention in the Feed Industry | Ep. 119
Oct 8, 2025
Amos McCoy, CEO of McCoy Leadership and Consulting, leverages decades of experience to tackle workforce retention in the feed industry. He stresses that true retention stems from effective leadership, culture, and communication, rather than perks. McCoy offers practical strategies for connecting with employees, promoting personal development, and applying the DISC assessment to enhance hiring processes. He also emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in leadership, paving the way for a healthier workplace culture.
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Turnover Can Be Stretched
- Workforce turnover is common but not unavoidable, and leaders should aim to extend employee tenure beyond averages.
- Amos McCoy challenges leaders to stretch retention from five-to-seven years toward decades through better leadership.
From Bag Sorting To Leadership Consulting
- Amos McCoy started working at a feed mill at age seven sorting bags and later returned to the industry as a leadership consultant.
- His career path included concrete block manufacturing and running a trades apprenticeship before founding McCoy Leadership.
Culture And Communication Drive Retention
- Communication and culture are the central levers for retention and operational success in feed mills.
- Strong leadership can transform short expected tenures into much longer careers and lower organizational cost.
