Who vs. How
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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
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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…

Business coach for landscaping and hardscaping companies shakes hands

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…

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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….