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The Land Department shares the state of land and energy as we see it. We cover topics like region and basin-specific challenges and solutions, tactics for producing the best work, opportunities in the industry, and stories from experts in the field.
047 - Conversations with a Leader: Teaching, Leading, and Learning in the Energy Space with Nancy McCaskell
The Land Department
1 hour 28 seconds
5 months ago
047 - Conversations with a Leader: Teaching, Leading, and Learning in the Energy Space with Nancy McCaskell
From being a VP of Land at 26, to teaching high school English, to leading a national energy association — Nancy McCaskell’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, she shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and how to inspire the next generation.
Time Stamps
00:52 - Episode & Guest Intro
03:39 - Nancy's Career Beginnings
07:09 - VP of Land at 26
11:59 - Transition to Teaching
13:09 - Leadership and Mentorship
22:35 - The Importance of Trust and Authenticity
26:44 - Challenges and Growth
28:59 - Building Relationships and Delegation
31:02 - The Importance of Honest Feedback
33:59 - Philanthropy and Community Involvement
37:57 - Leadership and Career Development
40:17 - The Role of AAPL in Supporting Landmen
46:30 - Governmental Affairs and Lobbying Efforts
50:42 - Adapting to the Evolving Energy Sector
54:05 - The Importance of Education and Networking
57:50 - Reflections on a Year as AAPL President
59:31 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans
Snippets from the Episode
“ Energy is a rollercoaster business, and we have to make certain that people understand that. But it's a good business, it goes from the practical to things that no one thinks about every day, like national security and energy, and where's that gonna go, and what part do you play.” -Nancy McCaskell
”Living it every day. It is the same practices and principles. The terminology changes a little bit, but land work is land work. We live it. Land work is land work.” -Patrick Durman
“ There's so much to it, and it's ever evolving. We're always gonna need energy. There's, there's, there's no denying that. We gotta have more electric utilities. We've gotta have more pipeline.” -Brent Broussard
”Somebody had to buy those right-of-ways, and that's us. Somebody had to be able to go out and get permission to do that, and that's us. We're landmen, we do that. We don't drill the wells, but we make it possible. That makes me proud of what we do.” -Nancy McCaskell
The Land Department shares the state of land and energy as we see it. We cover topics like region and basin-specific challenges and solutions, tactics for producing the best work, opportunities in the industry, and stories from experts in the field.
