"The best contemporary leaders are skilled at operating in an ever shifting dynamic that allows them to shift as well, letting the most knowledgeable staff members take center stage when necessary, and assuming more direct control of the environment when it is called for."

"..business people are wired to be responders, not generous, empathetic listeners. Some of this certainly stems from the unconscious desire to control the direction of the conversation...But it's interesting how counterproductive this habit can actually be" #leadership #listening

"The needed transformation, it seems, takes place in an in-between state or outside the margin of ordinary life. Things end, then you spend a time (or time out) in the neutral zone, and then things begin anew."

"The transition from being motivated by the chance to demonstrate competence to being motivated by the chance to find personal meaning in the work and its results. It is the shift from the question of how to the question of why."

"The transitions in life's second half offer a special kind of opportunity to break with the social conditioning that has carried us successfully this far and to do something really new and different."

🌟 Lead with Purpose: 8 Principles to Transform Your Leadership Journey This post is based on "Principle-Centered Leadership" by Stephen R. Covey, a groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to lead effectively. Principle-centered leadership is about anchoring your

As a proud member of the Tugboat Institute and a dedicated advocate for the Evergreen movement, I am thrilled to share the publication of "Another Way: Building Companies That Last" by Dave Whorton and Bo Burlingham. Dave eloquently captures the essence of Evergreen

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Research shows that one of the top ten leadership qualities is CURIOSITY #Leadership

Evergreen® companies have shaped our economy for generations—yet remained unrecognized. In our latest Evergreen Journal® article, Bo Burlingham shares how Dave Whorton discovered the Evergreen path & built a movement to spotlight these enduring businesses. tugboatinstitute.com/discovering-ev…

The typical person makes hundreds of yes/no decisions each day. No wonder we feel overwhelmed! Here’s a simple rule that makes those decisions instantly easier. 👇

For the first time in 48 years, we have new owners—ALL of us! 🎉 Motz is now 100% employee-owned, making us the only turf-building company of our kind. Our team’s success is our company’s success, and we’re just getting started! hubs.la/Q03dS8Mw0 #EmployeeOwned #BuiltByMotz

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - quote widely attributed to Winston Churchill

Latest 5-star Goodreads review of "More Than A Company" "All lessons in this book are applicable to every leader in any profession. I have changed the way I approach my team through the lessons learned in this read. Highly recommend." #Leadership

Behind every success story is a tale of persistence, learning, and adaptation. Your journey will have its own unique challenges, but remember, it's the overcoming that makes the story worth telling. #trustandinspire #thespeedoftrust

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"Is the world changing you . . . or are you changing the world?" - Billy Graham

“The environment must have the well-being of its people at its core. Respect must be honest, not a ruse.” #MoreThanACompany #Leadership #CompanyCulture

“Hiring for values, then teaching skills, is key to preserving a company’s moral compass.” #ValuesDrivenLeadership #CultureMatters