Inspired by the challenges and rewards of growing both plants and people, the Lead2Bloom PLANT Principle(TM) introduces five leadership seeds designed to guide you through the work that matters most: growing people.

As a manager in my mid 20's, I recall meeting with a team member who was struggling to decide their next steps on a project. I had managed such projects over the years so I enthusiastically shared my experience, what I learned, and how they can avoid my mistakes . Their face lit up and for the next 20 minutes they asked numerous detailed questions while frantically taking notes to not miss a word. When this same team member returned with strikingly similar questions for a dif

A monthly look at what's happening, what's emerging, and what's possible just Beneath the Bloom™ During the month of May, many leaders struggled with the growing weight of leadership and I can relate. I recall the exact job, more than 20 years ago, that became my leadership origin story. My first management role came with a team of five and a learning curve I never saw coming. Ironically, I celebrated by purchasing my first plant…giving little thought to whether an office wit