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Who vs. How
If your home-services business operates largely outdoors—as we do at Decra-Scape, and as all of the Rooted Leadership Board of Advisors members do—then you know what it’s like to lead a business that is heavily impacted by environmental factors. In Michigan, our business is highly seasonal, which means that at certain times, we are extremely…
Knowledge, Empowerment, and Growth
There is an invisible chain of knowledge that propels your team forward. It’s made up of 3 interconnected links: Great leaders understand how these elements are connected. And they know how to strengthen the chain. Let’s break it down: Knowledge > Empowerment Knowledgeable people feel empowered and get empowered. Well-informed, well-trained people do their jobs…
In the Trenches with You: Meet Matt Caruso
I’m a firm believer in the power of experience. So it’s essential that you have some background on where I come from and what I’ve done. Here’s the short version: I’m not some trained life coach who has studied the home-services industry. I’m an experienced business leader and the founder and owner of a well-established…
Welcome Landscaping and Hardscaping Business Leaders
Hello and welcome! I’m excited to introduce you to the new Rooted Leadership blog: a space for sharing valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the home-services industry. Strong Leaders. Deep Connection. Purposeful Growth. For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding landscaping and hardscaping companies toward operational efficiency and vision-driven growth….