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Last week, we explored the value of the Growth Mindset. Now, let’s talk about how to build momentum—and keep it going. Gill Penchina, a business leader and investor, once said: “Momentum begets momentum, and the best way to start is to start.” In physics, momentum is power in motion. Think of a bowling ball versus a softball. Same speed, different force. The bowling ball carries more weight—more momentum—because of its mass. The same principle applies to leadership and personal growth. Take Chris Nikic....

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“Behavior is contagious. Bad behavior spreads faster.” ~ Adam Grant, Organizational Psychiatrist Last week, I led a webinar called Professionalism Matters: Raising the Bar on Workplace Behavior. Because we’ve all been there when someone in our workplace, on our team, gets away with something bad. They may not steal or lie or cheat, but their behavior tells you they easily could. They might be rude, show up late, are inconsistent in the quality of their work, gossip, or display poor decision making...

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I sat on the bench in 10th grade, arms crossed, ignoring my basketball coach. I thoughtI knew it all. I didn’t. I acted like a starter — and a spoiled one. Looking back, I wasn’t coachable. And that’s the difference between someone whostalls out and someone who levels up. Coachable people don’t have all the answers — and they know it.They stay humble, ask questions, and take feedback without getting defensive. As Coach John Wooden said, “Everything we know...

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Tearing Others Down…. Bernard C. Meltzer hosted the radio call-in show What’s Your Problem? from 1969 through the mid 1990’s. He would answer questions professional or personal and would often counsel his call-in guests to “Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid.” Good advice. And yet, at some point,...

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All said and done, we spend a third of our life at work; more than that for some. Who we surround ourselves with, the culture and attitudes we show up for, and how we treat one another matters. From top to bottom of the organizational chart, we can all contribute to creating a workplace worthy of showing up for. It begins with gratitude which according to Forbes, is good for business not to mention our physical...

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Why don’t you ever see top organizations talking about their in-house drama? Perhaps they hire people who don’t have the temperament for drama and therefore they have employees who don’t “do” drama. Or perhaps these organizations are intentionally developing a work culture that is strong and focuses on the vision, mission, and values of the organization. But what happens when you do have it for whatever reason? Maybe you inherited it. Any way you get it, you...

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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin What do you want your front-line leaders to know? Have you told them? Have you taught them? More importantly, have you worked with them? Recently, I spoke to a group of leaders about the role of the Foreman in our work and what working as a Foreman in the field involves. I did some research with current Landscape Branch Managers and...

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I asked a group of landscape leaders how observation had played a role in their success today. Here is what they said: Intentional and deliberate communication: “I learned to slow down when I spoke to my bosses and team. I observed how my bosses took time to communicate deliberately and intentionally each time they spoke to me. That is powerful.” Leaders lose the opportunity to instruct others when they fail to thoughtfully and exactly communicate – be...

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Credibility: the quality or power of inspiring belief All humans have a hardwired survival instinct and how we determine who or what totrust is basic survival. When we take on a leadership role, we earn credibility over time.Actions speak louder than words; people are influenced by what you do, not just whatyou say.Here are five ways to grow your credibility with your team: Lead by example. You can’t get around this one. Model what you want more of. Be...

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It’s difficult when your boss does not recognize your hard work or, worse yet, they purposely ignore your good work. Some bosses will actively try to bring you and your efforts down. But why? Do they think it will somehow help the organization? When this happens, the most important question you need to ask is “How do I respond to this behavior?” Recently, I was at a leadership conference when the speaker mentioned an Australian term, the...

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