Ever tried growing tomatoes and ended up with a jungle of weeds instead?
That’s what leadership feels like sometimes—especially when you’re pouring into your team but nothing’s growing the way you expected.
Here’s the truth most leaders miss:
You’re not managing machines.
You’re cultivating people.
And if your team isn’t thriving…
Maybe it’s not the seed.
Maybe it’s the garden.
Back when I was leading skilled crews in the rail industry, I had this realization that changed everything:
Leadership is just like gardening.
You plant the best seeds—those promising new hires with energy and skill.
You give them sunlight—your time, vision, and clarity.
You water them—training, support, and encouragement.
You feed them—mentorship, growth opportunities, and feedback.
And then something magical happens.
They start to grow.
Not because you forced them,
But because you created the right environment.
But here’s the part most leaders avoid:
Weeding.
Some behaviors choke out the good.
Some attitudes spread like pests.
Some people—even with the best start—go rogue and infect the rest of the team.
That’s where leadership gets real.
And that’s where the T.R.I.P. Method comes in.
I teach leaders how to lead with:
- Trust (so your team doesn’t fear accountability)
- Respect (so you remove weeds without burning the whole garden)
- Integrity (so your example leads the way)
- Purpose (so every decision nurtures the bigger vision)
Because when you lead with clarity, you don’t just get bushels of results—
You grow a healthy, sustainable team.
If your team feels stuck…
If you’re watering them every day but still not seeing growth…
Maybe you don’t need more effort—just better leadership soil.
It’s not about pushing your team harder.
It’s about creating an environment where they naturally want to grow.
Need help making that shift?
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