Leadership in Action: Issues and Observations - Cultivating Teams

PREPARE THE GROUND

Think about it this way. Suppose you wanted to grow a beautiful, award-winning flower garden. First, you would need to select a spot with appropriate amounts of sun and shade. Then you would need to prepare the soil. This takes a lot of work, especially near the Rocky Mountains, where I live. The soil must be tilled and augmented to the proper particle size. Organic material such as humus or compost must be added. The soil must contain the proper chemicals to nurture the plants you want to grow. The pH must be measured and adjusted. Next come the living things such as bacteria and fungi—and don't forget the earthworms. After all that, you plant the seeds and ensure they are kept moist until they germinate. Then comes daily ...