Marshawn Razor

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 different project, I...

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 without windows...

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.