Nelson Mandela once said, “I never lose. I either win, or I learn.” As a 29-year owner in the landscaping industry, I’ve witnessed my fair share of ups and downs. From botched projects, wrong hires, lack of systems, and poor culture to missed opportunities, my fault, their fault, our fault, the failures have been part […]
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Leadership, Open Book Management, The Great Game of Business
OWNERSHIP RULE #5 of 14: “There is No “I” in “Team”
21
Oct
Oct
As the African proverb tells us, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” In the old-school way of doing business world, there’s an unfortunate belief that success is a one-person show, with the boss calling all the shots. But Ownership Rule #5 in The Great […]
Insights, Open Book Management, The Great Game of Business
Talking Business With the People You Are in Business With
11
Mar
Mar
It seems that every time I turn on the TV, log into Facebook or hear someone talk about what’s happening in their world, I ask myself, “What the hell is going on?” Uncertainty seems chronic, instability permanent, and disruption all too common. I often have to remind myself to focus on the opportunities just to […]