The GROW! Show

Leadership: The Mistakes We Make


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Ever think Grunder Landscaping Co. has it all figured out? Think again! This week, Marty Grunder shares some mistakes we've made over the years, and how we bounced back. Because mistakes happen, but it's your reaction that determines if you and your team recover or get bogged down.

Marty unpacks common pitfalls like micromanaging, perfectionism, and failing to delegate. You'll hear about the importance of trusting your team and the dangers of "trusting but not verifying." The episode also tackles financial mistakes and the fear of asking for help. By learning from these missteps, you can become a more effective and well-rounded leader, embracing the message: “nobody's perfect, but we can all learn and GROW from our mistakes.”

In This Episode:

  • Receiving a complimentary call about a team leader
  • Lack of focus - is this an issue with you?
  • Using subcontractors for non-core competency jobs
  • Not letting go, impatience, perfectionism, not giving people a chance
  • Trusting but not verifying, believing excuses, imposter syndrome
  • Not knowing enough about finance, not sharing information
  • Not asking for help
  • Looking for someone to blame rather than looking for solutions
  • Other mistakes - poor interviewing process, debt and cash flow issues, and other dumb stuff
  • Nobody’s perfect, but learn from your mistakes 24/7, be humble
  • Two pros that demonstrate humility
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  • The Grow Show podcast is sponsored by STIHL and brought to you by The Grow Group - a leading coaching and education firm for landscape professionals. Your host is Marty Grunder, president and CEO of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping Co., one of the most successful design-build operations of its kind in the Midwest. The Grow Show shares ideas, tips, tactics, and insights that will help you grow your landscaping business.

    Resources:

    Episode 48: Clay Mathile

    Episode 45: Gene Freeman

    NALP Field Trip at Landscape Workshop June 11-12, Birmingham AL    

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