Truth or Fiction?
Recently I’ve encountered a rash of applicants for various management positions who have been less than truthful on their résumés and employment applications. In some cases, their stated accomplishments have proven to be bold-faced lies. This has come up so often that it suddenly feels like an epidemic problem, although I certainly hope it is […]
My Brain on Business
I spend lots of time thinking about business; that even includes occasionally dreaming about it. The Art of Business absolutely fascinates me; I’m amazed at the power of what a talented group of people can accomplish by working together in an environment of mutual respect and trust. That’s why I began writing cultivation(s) nearly two years ago, […]
Options
Options. Choices. Alternate ways of doing things, different means for reaching the same goal. Life is chock full of them.The approach that we choose tells a story about us. It reveals what we think and exposes what we value. Occasionally, the options we’re choosing between are relatively inconsequential, such as when we’re making a choice […]
Are you “All-In”?
That All-Important Question is the one every leader, aspiring leader and team member must answer. The question can be applied to any aspect of life, from personal relationships to spiritual, but in this context I’m asking in a business context. The very term “All-In” implies 100%, not “mostly”, “substantially”, “typically” and certainly not “occasionally”. All-In […]
The Greatest Generation
Meet my Uncle Jim, a proud member of The Greatest Generation. Uncle Jim is 93 years old and he requires quite a bit of extra help these days, but he still treasures family and remembers the things that matter most. I have fond memories of being around him as a kid.As my brother and I visited […]
What Quality Looks Like
This week I had the opportunity to tour some of our properties in the Atlanta area and to meet a couple of key clients. The experience left me feeling very good about the attention to detail and the pride that our crews demonstrate through their daily work. Despite a long, wet summer our properties show what […]
Let Freedom Ring!
The spirit of Freedom is alive and well in the United States of America! On the eve of celebrating our Nation’s Birthday, I had the opportunity to attend a local “town hall meeting” with our new Congressman. What I saw, heard and learned was a living lesson in the power of Article I of our […]
Be Nice…
…..or Get Out! The sign at a local equestrian business announced their business philosophy with a sign hung on the wall, but this public declaration only confirmed what I’d already noticed about the place. The family that owns and operates the business and the people that work there are some of the nicest folks I’ve […]
All The Little Things
Luciano Mancilla, Jr. and his crew members, Israel Mendoza and Luis Garcia, demonstrate that they “get it” as evidenced by the quality of their work. I’ve directly observed the results of their diligent efforts in recent weeks, but recently had a chance to actually watch them work their landscape magic. I greeted Luciano on a […]
Where Trust Begins
There’s usually a small, seemingly inconspicuous place where Trust begins. It might start out with something as simple as a caring smile, a helping hand, or a listening ear. A small promise kept can also mark the beginning.At this early stage, the feeling that exists can better be described as one of reliability. For this […]