leader legends
In this 1994 Disney classic, Mufasa teaches his son Simba about the "Circle of Life" and the responsibilities of being a true king.
Lion King
this past president is a big Illini Fan and alumni
Obama
This specialized branch of agriculture deals explicitly with the science, art, technology, and business of growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
horticulture
First introduced in the 1990s, this 3-letter acronym refers to crops whose genetic material has been altered to resist pests or drought.
GMO
As Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton in The Office, this hilariously cringe-worthy boss proves that being everyone’s best friend isn't always the best leadership strategy
Michael Scott
This 16th U.S. President is widely studied in business and leadership schools for his "Team of Rivals" leadership style, where he filled his cabinet with political opponents
Abe Lincoln
his ancient Roman general fundamentally changed Rome's political landscape by crossing the Rubicon river with his army, leading to his rise as dictator- he also had a play written by Shakespeare
Julius Caesar
This 7-letter scientific term refers to the rich upper layer of soil, which contains the highest concentration of organic matter.
topsoil
This high-tech farming methodology uses GPS, satellite imagery, and IoT sensors to apply water and fertilizer in exact amounts. The headquarters is found near Morton, Illinois
Precision Planting
If you ask her, girls run the world. Name this boss girl known for her work on screen and in albums who got her start in a band with 2 other women
Beyonce
Played by Tom Hanks in a 1995 historical drama, this real-life NASA Flight Director famously displayed crisis leadership with the phrase "Failure is not an option.
Apollo 13
This South African anti-apartheid revolutionary served as President from 1994 to 1999, advocating for reconciliation and forgiveness over revenge.
Nelson Mandela
This essential macronutrient is the "N" in the standard N-P-K fertilizer mix and is vital for dark green, vegetative leaf growth
nitrogen
This is the term for "not needing a driver" and is a rising trend in farming , allowing operators to do more on their farms but sit in a tractor
autonomous
this optimistic, mustache-wearing American football coach moves to England to lead an AFC Richmond soccer team despite knowing nothing about the sport.
Ted Lasso
In the 2011 film Moneyball, this Oakland A's general manager completely disrupts traditional baseball scouting leadership by using data analytics.
Billie Beane
This Macedonian king and military genius created one of the largest empires in the ancient world by age 30, never losing a single battle.
Alexander The Great
This 4-letter acronym stands for the primary federal department that classifies soil types and regulates agricultural production in the US
USDA
This autonomous flying technology is increasingly used by modern farmers to scout fields, map crop health, and apply targeted inputs
drones
Denzel Washington plays this real-life head football coach who uses tough love, strict discipline, and shared adversity to unite a newly integrated high school team in what movie?
Remember the Titans
In the Star Wars franchise, this legendary Grand Master of the Jedi Order leads with patience, riddle-like wisdom, and inverted grammar.
Yoda
This British Prime Minister inspired an entire nation during World War II with his fierce rhetoric, declaring, "We shall fight on the beaches... we shall never surrender
Winston Churchill
this farming method is anything but dry, it grows crops using water and minerals and is featured in many classrooms as a way to grow things like lettuce
hydroponics
This specific type of renewable technology captures methane emissions from livestock manure to generate electricity or heat for the farm.
anerobic / biogas digestors
Our current president is famous for many things, but at one time he was famous for a reality show. What was the show called?
the apprentice