Don’t Make The Same Tragic Mistake as Southwest Airlines

Don’t Make The Same Tragic Mistake as Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines was unprepared for their recent weather crisis. As the snow bomb and arctic storm unfolded over the holidays, it became clear that something was wrong at Southwest (I was flying on that day, so I know.). In hindsight, Southwest made one huge mistake that had a tragic domino impact on their schedule and passengers. Their mistake: They were not “proactive.”

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Wishing you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah.

Wishing you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. Hanukkah is in remembrance of a past miraculous event, when Jews reclaimed their temple after Syrians forced them to worship false gods.Both are defining holidays for Christians and Jews and both have a miracle at their core.Interesting fact, Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar which falls around December every year; because its based on the lunar calendar, it’s timing changes each year. Everyone celebrates these holidays in their own personal way, with loved ones, colleagues or friends.

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The Unique Growth Strategy of Ryan Lawn & Tree

The Unique Growth Strategy of Ryan Lawn & Tree

Recently, I took a group of 18 landscape business owners from my Leader’s Edge peer groups to Kansas City to learn the unique growth strategy of Ryan Lawn & Tree (RLT).
RLT is number 44 on the LM150 of top companies in our industry.
As we entered their corporate head quarters, the founder, Larry Ryan, was sprinting ahead of us like a man on a mission. I wondered where the fire was, but this guy is always moving!

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It’s Time To Shake The Trees!

It’s Time To Shake The Trees!

There is a recent movement happening across our industry: Owners are stepping up to "shake the trees." It's due to two separate trends. Let me explain. Earlier this year, everyone focused on "increasing recruiting" and "maximizing production." Many contractors in my...

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