A few years ago, I came across a collapsed retaining wall. A huge section had fallen away, so that the prep work and build were completely exposed. As a hardscape professional, I recognized in an instant that the reason for the collapse was a completely improper installation. This retaining wall was built on slag sand—an…
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…
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…