In this insightful episode, Marty delves into the essential components of effective team leadership and training. The emphasis is on gratitude, how safety is paramount, and the power of engaging storytelling. From the intricacies of operational procedures to the strategic "why" behind training, each detail underscores the importance of clarity and repetition. Whether you're leading a crew or managing your own team, Marty's wisdom on patience, praise, and involving the whole team promises transformative insights for fostering excellence in landscaping and beyond.
In This Episode:

Gratitude for the good things, including great son-in-laws
Training - what not to do 
Engaging your audience
Weighing the importance of certain training topics
Start with a “why” around the training
Train your teachers that safety is #1
Be patient, have patience
Keep your eye on details, follow operating procedures
The importance of clarity
Repetition, repetition, repetition
Looking at your company’s SWOT
Involve the whole team
The power of praise - for dogs…and people
Recapping
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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:
GROW! 2025 Feb 25-27, Columbus OH  
The Grow Group 
Grunder Landscaping 
Marty Grunder LinkedIn  
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