I will start off by giving you the answer – humility! Humility is, by far, the most important trait that highly effective leaders have in common. Humility is the foundation by which all other effective leadership principles rest. Humility is [...]

What commonly neglected business tool can help your workplace run more smoothly, orient new employees quickly and reduce your risk of costly legal battles? If you guessed “the employee handbook,” you’re right. Too often given short shrift, this document can [...]

This is the third article in a series TCI Magazine will run in 2022 looking at exit and succession strategies for owners of tree care businesses. Part 1, “Demystifying Succession Planning: What’s Next for the Future of Your Business?” ran [...]

The whole team at Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro was excited about earning TCIA Accreditation. All photos courtesy of Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro. Becoming TCIA accredited as a young company was important to Chris Brown, [...]

Tom (left) and David Golon are working on what the future of their business will look like. David grew up working in the family business in a variety of roles that changed over time. Photo courtesy of Tom Golon. This [...]