5 Things Dynamic Leaders Do to Get Kick-Ass Results in Uncertain Times Dynamic leaders, of landscape companies that thrive in uncertainty, are led by people who understand the opportunity in times of crisis. “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In […]
The resolution of communication has been on a downward slide for more than a decade. Careful hand-tuned typography shifts to endless Helvetica, poorly kerned. Face to face goes to landline phone call goes to cell phone calls, goes to yelling into a speakerphone goes to lazy Zoom etiquette. Music goes from live to vinyl to mp3. […]
It’s easy to run a business in default mode, to operate reactively instead of proactively. Many business owners do it. They allow systems to develop by happenstance in their business rather than designing them with intention; they keep their business afloat on referrals and word-of-mouth instead of developing a Marketing Strategy to attract their ideal customer; they pass […]
The downside of being a small business, we are at the mercy of our help. Anyone on your team doesn’t show up there isn’t usually someone who can step into their place. This can affect completion deadlines. Customers are aware of these things. we’re hired because of our talents. The care and skill our people […]
Leading Through a Crisis and Beyond Right now it can be hard to see beyond the overwhelm, the disbelief and your own negative outlook. You may be facing the need to keep employees safe, manage productivity, and protect revenue. All in an environment where it’s hard to know what is […]
Would you agree for a landscape business owner, freedom is the ultimate success? Freedom to do what you choose to, in or on your business? Or maybe the freedom to do nothing at all and still have your business work for you. Do you agree with the crusty landscape business owners on FaceBook that tell […]
Because we are in a constantly changing world. Our systems must be dynamic, keeping pace with evolving markets, customer preferences, and competition. Continuous systems improvement is the ongoing process of: Innovation – discovering a better way Quantification – testing and measuring it Orchestration – documenting and implementing your systems It’s about continually improving your customer […]
How many times a month do I hear that! Yet most business owners don’t make the connection from their vision for the company to their company’s brand and to attracting people who want to work. Attracting the right people means getting people who believe what you do about the importance of your work. A well-organized […]
The 5 essential skills of leadership Concentration – focus, exclusive attention, connection to the present. Discernment – prioritization of choices to achieve your vision Organization – a transformation from chaos to order, gives meaning to your vision and provides the structure to achieve your goals. Innovation – continually pursuing a better way Authenticity – […]
The relationship between people and systems Building a business that works for you requires a deep understanding of how powerfully people can connect with systems. Carefully crafted systems based on your business objectives and your values can give your business superior results. But it’s important to remember that building a business that works for you, […]