Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff mcmanus

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It's time to welcome horticulturalist and author, Jeff McManus, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Jeff discuss his transformative journey from a reluctant yard worker to a leadership visionary in horticulture, exploring how leadership principles are deeply rooted in both faith and professional growth. Jeff also shares insights on the interplay between nature and leadership, and the impact of visionary guidance on organizational culture and personal development. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode:Watch: @linchwithaleaderPrefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=6ffed84956cb4848Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826Find show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Follow on X:  https://x.com/mikelinch?s=20Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?...JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.org Watch: @nsckennesawLearn More About Jeff: https://jeffmcmanus.com/#leadershipdevelopment #faithandleadership #organizationalculture

It is always an incredible opportunity to talk to one of the industry's best, Jeff McManus. His experience and passion for our industry are unparalleled. In our conversation, we dove into the very real aspects of being a leader, from the challenges to the incredible impact one can have in a leadership role. Jeff's insight is truly remarkable and definitely something you do not want to miss.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jeff McManus, the pioneer behind the breathtaking landscapes at the University of Mississippi, shares his methods to motivating individuals to share his vision and achieve remarkable goals.About Jeff:  Jeff McManus grows things.  As the landscape leader at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….and he grows fresh ideas. In his side hustle, Jeff speaks and works with problem-solvers all across the country, who understand that doing more with less is a key to being productive and profitable. Taking his team, affectionately known as “weeders,”and cultivating them into “leaders” has reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the USA Today, Princeton Review, Newsweek and the New York Times.  Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development course that allows other organizations to duplicate the success of working smarter and not harder called Landscape University. Jeff graduated from Auburn University in Horticulture, he is a Professional Certified Grounds Manager, and a Certified Arborist.  Jeff knows that great leaders grow great leaders, and as a professional speaker and a member of the National Speaker Association, his message focuses on enriching, entertaining, and inspiring industry leaders looking to grow their team's performance.3 Key Takeaways:1. We explore Jeff's L2L leader to leader program, that has brought about a cultural shift within his team and has positively impacted the lives of many.2. Jeff shares the essence of his Landscape University, his unique program that focuses on skill development and cultivating greatness in each team member. 3.He talks about his unique communication strategies and the team's 'Landscaping Creed', recited at weekly meetingsQuotes From the Episode:"It's all about inspiring others to be a part of that vision and that they're they feel empowered to do great, great things.""The one thing is caring about people, investing in people, helping people no matter where they are, helping them to be the best them they can be, and so that's how I live out my faith."Resources Mentioned:Growing Weeders into Leaders by Jeff McManusDrive by Daniel PinkThe Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. PosnerChange the Culture, Change the Game by Roger Connors, Tom Smith Connect with Jeff:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  

Jeff and his team have been praised by The New York Times, Forbes, and the Huffington Post for their work in landscaping at Ole Miss as well as Jeff's book, Growing Weeders into Leaders, that reveals the secret sauce in the recipe for their success. The PGMS, Newsweek, the Princeton Review, and USA Today all designated the Ole Miss Landscape team worthy of national distinction, naming the Ole Miss campus as the nation's most beautiful. As noted by Dan Cathy, Chairman of Board for Chick-fil-A, “Jeff reminds us that all leaders can be cultivated with the right pruning and nurturing.” As the Director of Landscape, Airport and Golf Services at the University of Mississippi by day, a member of the National Speakers Association by night, Jeff has worked with hundreds of leaders and organizations to find the hidden leader within themselves and others. His easy-tofollow Leadership programs motivate participants to lead by example, problem solve and to engage in continuous learning and growing. Jeff graduated from Auburn University in Horticulture, he is a Professional Certified Grounds Manager, and a Certified Arborist. Jeff knows that great leaders grow great leaders, and as a professional speaker and a member of the National Speaker Association, his message focuses on enriching, entertaining, and inspiring industry leaders looking to grow their team's performance.

Send us a textIn this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Jeff McManus from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Jeff is the Landscape Leader there, as well as a nationally recognized speaker and leader. Today, Jeff shares some of his leadership ideas such as The Three C's: Competent, Character, and Chemistry. He also talks about growing leadership from within and succession planning. Jeff shares some of his success stories from his long landscape career.Jeff McManus grows things. He grows plants, people, and new ideas. Jeff is the Landscape Leader for the University of Mississippi. He has spoken around the country to many different leaders and has been nationally recognized by USA Today, Princeton Review, Newsweek, and The New York Times. He is the author of several books, including Cultivate. Get your copy in the links below.ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://resources.magnifylearningin.org/onsite-workshopsCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/design-days-sign-upPBL MOVEMENT CONFERENCEhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/pbl-movementCULTIVATE BY JEFF MCMANUShttps://amzn.to/40L3GIP

In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Jeff McManus from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Jeff is the Landscape Leader there, as well as a nationally recognized speaker and leader. Today, Jeff shares some of his leadership ideas such as The Three C's: Competent, Character, and Chemistry. He also talks about growing leadership from within and succession planning. Jeff shares some of his success stories from his long landscape career.Jeff McManus grows things. He grows plants, people, and new ideas. Jeff is the Landscape Leader for the University of Mississippi. He has spoken around the country to many different leaders and has been nationally recognized by USA Today, Princeton Review, Newsweek, and The New York Times. He is the author of several books, including Cultivate. Get your copy in the links below.ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopPBL MOVEMENT CONFERENCEhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/pbl-movementCULTIVATE BY JEFF MCMANUShttps://amzn.to/40L3GIP

Learning to teach better with Jeff McManus, Lead Cultivation Officer of the The Jeff McManus Group (https://jeffmcmanus.com/) and Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his new book, Cultivate: Tailgate Huddles to Grow Stronger Teams. Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode86 (https://amidonplanet.com/episode86/)

At the age of 37, the University of Mississippi hired Jeff McManus as the Director of the newly formed Landscape Services Department. As one of the most junior directors on campus, the immediate challenges that faced him were staggering - exceptionally low morale with an unacceptable lack of productivity. In many ways, the Ole Miss landscape services was actually an extreme example of the same problems facing many organizations then and today. Jeff believed the challenges could be overcome with focused team effort. So, he established a four-step process he calls “The GROW System.” Jeff works from the position that everybody wants to be successful and they can be - by recognizing their personal potential. Great teams, Raising results, Offense scores and Winning Attitudes, these four things, formed Jeff's GROW System. Jeff has been praised by Forbes and the Huffington Post for his book, Growing Weeders into Leaders, where he shares how his team went from last place to being on the national stage. It wasn't long before PGMS, Newsweek, Princeton Review, and USA Today all recognized Jeff's teamwork and awarded their efforts with the nation's most beautiful campus designation. Dan Cathy, chairman of board of Chick fil A, had this to say about Jeff's book, “…[it] serves as a guide for all current and future leaders. As a member of the leadership team at Chick-fil-A, part of my job is to help define the future of our business. One thing we have learned throughout my tenure at Chick-fil-A is that there's a big difference between locating leaders and cultivating them. Jeff reminds us that all leaders can be cultivated with the right pruning and nurturing.” Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a Certified Arborist and Grounds Manager.

In today's fast-paced, constantly evolving business landscape, a strong leadership team is more important than ever. But many organizations fail to realize that leadership is not a quality that can be taught or imposed from the top down. Instead, it must be nurtured and developed from within. How can organizations identify and invest in employees who have the potential to be great leaders?   Here to discuss leadership along with insights from his book, Growing Weeders Into Leaders, is Jeff McManus. At 37, the University of Mississippi hired Jeff as the Director of the newly formed Landscape Services Department. As one of the most junior directors on campus, his immediate challenges were staggering - exceptionally low morale with an unacceptable lack of productivity. So, he established a four-step process he calls “The GROW System." Great teams, Raising results, Offense scores, and Winning Attitudes are the four things that formed Jeff's GROW System. Join Jeff as he talks about growing leaders and how organizations identify and invest in employees who have the potential to be great leaders.

MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS The Deep South Turf Expo Committee is pleased to announce their keynote speaker line-up for the 2022 Expo October 24th through the 27th at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. First up, on October 26th in the morning session is Jeff McManus! When Jeff was 37, the University of Mississippi hired [...] The post Mississippi Turfgrass Association – 2022 Keynote Speakers Announced for the Deep South Turf Expo appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Alabama Turf Times - Melanie Bonds The Deep South Turf Expo Committee is pleased to announce their keynote speaker line-up for the 2022 Expo October 24th through the 27th at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. First up, on October 26th in the morning session is Jeff McManus! When Jeff was 37, the [...] The post Alabama Turfgrass Association – 2022 Keynote Speakers Announced for the Deep South Turf Expo appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Jeff McManus is the Director of Landscape Services at the Univ. of Mississippi with 70 direct reports. He owns his own landscape business and is the author of the best-selling book “Growing Weeders Into Leaders”. Currently he teaches leadership development to companies across the green industry and beyond. We discuss in this podcast how he […] The post Episode #197 Growing Weeders into Leaders with Jeff McManus appeared first on Jeffrey Scott.

In this episode, I welcome Jeff McManus to the podcast, who is the Director of Landscape Services for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). We discuss his 2017 book, Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, and we explore what it takes to create and maintain a pleasing environment on a college … Continue reading 129 – Landscape leaders →

Our guest today is not only a listener favorite, but he was also the very first guest on the Profit By Design podcast! Mike Michalowicz (pronounced mi-CAL-oh-witz) is the entrepreneur behind three multi-million dollar companies and is the author of Get Different, Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and Fix This Next. He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. In this episode, listen in as Mike discusses his newly-released book, Get Different.  We also get to pick his brain about how he writes his books, how he chooses his topics, and how the books he writes really manages to capture the attention of entrepreneurs. It is always a lively conversation with Mike! Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group. Show Highlights: Mike discusses how each book he writes is inspired by his life's purpose and his mission to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty and to simplify the entrepreneurial journey. Why businesses are fearful of marketing and how to get past that mindset. The importance of affirmations. Mike shares a powerful and poignant story about a man named Justin and the impact that Mike's book, Clockwork, had on his life. How we lose connection with what's truly important in life. Once you've gained your entrepreneurial momentum, putting more energy and more effort into growing your business is not healthy or sustainable. Taking care of your health is a foundational necessity for running a healthy business. Mike describes his definition of a successful life. Mike reveals the topics which intrigue him the most and what he is working on next.   Connect with Mike! Mike's Website  Mike's Books Other Podcast Episodes Featuring Mike Michalowicz: Episode 92: Fix This Next with Mike Michalowicz Episode 50: The Surprising Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs  Episode 1: What Every Business Owner Need to Know to Avoid Entrepreneurial Poverty Mentioned Episode: 24: From Weeders to Leaders – Tapping into Your Team's Greatness with Jeff McManus  Mentioned Books: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White Links and Resources: Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour Join Dr. Sabrina in our Entrepreneurs Take Your Life Back! Community  

As Landscape Leader at the University of Mississippi, Jeff McManus has transformed his team of mowers, weeders, and planters into a highly developed group of professionals. Jeff joins Dennis and Lisa to discuss more of his trademark leadership development style (outlined in his first book, Growing Weeders into Leaders). Jeff covers the key trademarks of successful leaders and how to introduce creativity into unexpected areas. The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm that exists to help you create a better work culture through drama free strategies, leadership coaching, and training. Since 2005, they have helped over 2,000 companies become drama free and significantly increase their productivity as a result. Discover the freedom of a better work culture today at leadershipdevgroup.com. Learn more about the resources in today's episode: Dramafreeresults.com JeffMcManus.com

“You have to look at ways to challenge yourself. Otherwise, you become stagnant. Nature's great at showing us this. If it's not growing, it dies, and then when it dies, it gets rotten.”  - Jeff McManus   Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants....he grows people....he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as "weeders", and developing them into "leaders" has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University - a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a PGMS Certified Grounds manager, and Certified Arborist. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.   Your Key Takeaways From Compaction to Aerification -  Giving our teams a chance to kind of rekindle those roots to keep planting the cultivation process.  Growing and Developing – The importance of feeding the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual Weeders Into Leaders – Moving from surviving into thriving and empowering people to experience not only what it means to grow outstanding landscapes, but also to grow greatness in themselves and encourage it in others. Tailgate Huddles - 31 life lessons and ways to cultivate greatness in your team     Resources Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff's Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I like cultivating people. I love to see people grow. And so when I can grow people who grow great plants, that to me is the cultivation secret right there.” – Jeff McManus   Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants....he grows people....he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as "weeders", and developing them into "leaders" has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University - a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a PGMS Certified Grounds manager, and Certified Arborist. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.   Your Key Takeaways Chief Cultivation Officer – Jeff's journey to growing plants, people, and ideas From the Ground Up – How Jeff tackled the challenge of managing a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification implementation project.  The 4 Components to Leadership Turn Around At Ole Miss GROW-theory - a management and professional development approach   Resources Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff's Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Learning to teach better by discussing the featured book, Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, with the author, University of Mississippi Director of Landscape Services, Jeff McManus. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode46/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode46/).

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Our guest today grows things, he grows plants, he grows people and he grows ideas. Jeff McManus, Chief Cultivation Officer of the Jeff McManus Group, author and Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi is back with us today to talk about how he’s navigated throughout this Pandemic and his new book, “Tailgate Huddles”. For more information on how you can "invest in your team" visit Jeff McManus – Grow Great Teams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we host public speaker, author and Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss, Jeff McManus. In this episode we dive into the different ways a leader can have a positive impact on their employees. We discuss his book Turning Weeders into Leaders as he is discusses ideas of the GROW theory to the four Cs. We also discuss the different ideas that went into his creation of Landscape University where the workers are motivated to strive for more through the certification. This is an amazing episode with some of the best content yet. Enjoy!

Jeff McManus has a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is the recipient of the 2016 Horticulture Alumni of the year. He is also an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Jeff has been with the University of Mississippi since 2000 as Director of Landscape Services. During those years Jeff and his team have gained national recognition for their attention to detail and eye for beauty. Under Jeff’s leadership the Ole Miss campus has won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, Newsweek’s most beautiful campus in 2011 and was named by the Princeton Review as the 2013 most beautiful campus. Jeff McManus Vroom Veer Stories Fail a marketing class, fell in love with landscaping--changed his major--VEER! Found a great mentor in college who got him onto a short list for a job at Ole Miss Having a AHA moment when he stopped complaining about "draminators" and took action Realized he could teach how he wanted work done and also how to teach leadership, pride and excellence The drama kings/queens slowly left the job, after he installed the new culture Found that "landscape university" was a great model that was transferable to any organization Realized when he pointed one finger at anyone else, he pointed three fingers at himself Grew his own personal awareness of how his words and actions as a leader have a major impact Jeff McManus Links Jeff's Web Site  Landscape University

Jeff is located in Oxford, Mississippi, and is the author of Growing Weeders Into Leaders, and the director of landscape services at the University of Mississippi where he grows plants, people, and great ideas by cultivating leadership, team culture, pride, and ownership. With developing his plan for his weeders called Landscape University, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the4pos/support

In the year 2000 Jeff joined the University of Mississippi's Ole Miss campus as the Director of Landscape Services. He brought with him the understanding that students regularly mention campus appearance as one of the key factors in their decision to enroll at a University. With that in mind, Jeff and his team developed a system of beautification and landscape management that has led to numerous awards for the Ole Miss campus. Princeton Review and Newsweek Magazine identified the University of Mississippi as our nation's most beautiful campus. Most recently, Ole Miss was named by USA Today readers as the 2016 America's Most Beautiful College Campus. Jeff and his staff recognize that education at its best is a community experience.  For he and his team, developing and maintaining beauty, order and safety on the Ole Miss campus is much like a higher calling. Providing faculty, staff and students with clean, safe and beautiful spaces for knowledge sharing is their mission....the recognition and awards attest to their excellence. Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a Certified Arborist. He is highly engaged in sharing his knowledge at www.jeffmcmanus.com and his most recent book, Growing Weeders into Leaders.

Jeff McManus “grows things.” As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants. But he also grows people and ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. On this episode, Dan and Jeff unpack his journey, how he leads his team to work with their hands, head and heart and so much more. Links:  Grow Weeders into Leaders Jeff at Ole Miss Jeff's TED Talk Jeff on Twitter

This is one of my favorite interviews so far. Imagine winning multiple national championships for the most beautiful college campus in America. At a place where tens of thousands of people are tailgating in the middle of campus during an SEC football weekend late into Saturday night. And as dawn breaks on a peaceful Sunday morning, the mountains of trash have magically disappeared. In that moment, you understand WHY the team at the University of Mississippi are national champions. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University – a replicable training program that promotes the individual’s innate ability to GROW.***Featured Guest LinksJeff McManus websiteGrowing Weeders into Leaders bookCultivate Greatness PDF text to 44222 and use the keyword cultivate2020***If you are seeking a loving and supportive online community, I invite you into one or both of the free Facebook groups I offer. Click the link below and answer a couple of questions and you will be included. Begin Again (personal growth)Future 7 Figure CEO (business growth) ***So, let's draw deeper faith, inspiration and encouragement in our Begin Again moments. Please do me a favor and check out the upcoming shows by subscribing right now on your favorite podcast app.If you like what you hear, please share with your friends and leave us an honest review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Capture a screenshot of your review and email us at clientsuccess@winsightz.com for your free gift, Future 7 Figure CEO.

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants, people and ideas. Faced with a multimillion-dollar landscape beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of greatness, resiliency, opportunity and wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW Theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program.

How do you tap into your team’s greatness? Creating a great workplace culture is a struggle for many of us and it’s one Jeff McManus knows all too well. Author of the book Growing Weeders Into Leaders, at the age of 37, Jeff was hired by the University of Mississippi as the director of the newly formed landscape services department. At the time, Jeff one of the most junior directors on campus, and he faced an immediate and overwhelming challenge with the exceptionally low morale and the unacceptable lack of productivity of the staff. In many ways, the challenges he faced at Ole Miss's Landscape Services are typical of those small business owners grapple with daily.  In today's episode, you will hear what Jeff learned as he transformed Ole Miss’s Landscape Services into a great culture while weathering some difficult life lessons.  Tune in today to hear his conversation with Dr. Sabrina about leadership. Be ready to GROW!   Check out Dr. Sabrina's free 4 Week Vacation™ Jump Start Guide: www.4weekvacation.com  While you're there learn more about the 4 Week Vacation™ Retreat.   Please help us get discovered by leaving an honest review on iTunes! If you do, (or if you've done so any time previously) your name will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz on the 25th episode. Send a screenshot of your review so that you get entered in the drawing. Email your screenshot to SabrinaAndMike@ProfitByDesignPodcast.com   Show Highlights: The experiences that led Jeff to write his book. How Jeff learned to have awareness about what his role was. Asking everyone, including the people that answered to him, for feedback worked for Jeff. Jeff's multi-pronged approach to increasing his team's efficiency. Jeff's way of empowering people. Learning how to hire effectively. Jeff now has committees for his hiring process. Jeff's role on the committee is to try to talk people out of the job. The traits and strengths that Jeff looks for in interviewees. Picking up on body language and non-verbal cues in interviews. How Jeff motivated his team to buy into his vision. Talking often about cultivating greatness is key to making it happen. Teaching the staff the protocol prior to a VIP visit. Jeff explains what Landscape University is all about, and how he built the program. Jeff shares his secret to getting training videos created. Holding accountability, The kind of support that Jeff offers to small business owners. There's a lot of work upfront with building a culture, but it becomes steady-going after a while. Jeff has a tip-sheet with 21 Ways To Walk Your Team In Wisdom. This has been a big part of his success. Jeff discusses his way of getting his staff to spend time with wise people. Jeff's team has won five national awards because of their hard work. Introducing the idea of a growth mindset to people with a fixed mindset.   Teaching your team with audiobooks. Jeff’s TED talk is Growing Weeders into Leaders. Links and Resources:   Profit by Design Podcast: www.profitbydesignpodcast.com  Profit by Design Facebook group Email: sabrinaandmike@profitbydesignpodast.com   Jeff’s TEDxtalk, Growing Weeders into Leaders, referenced in the interview: https://youtu.be/gKlv-mNlw3w Motivational Video created by the Landscape Services at Ole Miss University: https://youtu.be/-2ShQg3Qkyo   Books mentioned in the episode: Growing Weeders Into Leaders by Jeff McManus How to Hire the Best by Dr. Sabrina Starling It's My Pleasure by  Dee Ann Turner Who by Jeff Smart Mindset by Carol Dweck Change Your Questions Change Your Life by Dr. Marilee Adams Jeff recommends audiobooks by John Maxwell  

How do you "grow" a leader? In the workplace, the family, and really anywhere else, what does it look like to motivate people to lead? How do you build a culture that values things like greatness, resiliency, opportunity, and wisdom? Why is it important to value these things?

Just as Jeff McManus has transformed the landscaping at the University of Mississippi into an award winning, nationally recognized campus, he has also transformed average professionals into exceptional leaders. Jeff walks us through the strategies for leadership development that he teaches to companies and individuals through Jeff McManus Corporate Training and Consulting, and shares how he has managed to be successful in influencing hearts and minds through his work. His proficiency in communication and professional development has allowed him to make a difference by “growing weeders into leaders”. Resources: Jeff McManus: https://bit.ly/2zPLpSZ “Growing Weeders Into Leaders”: https://amzn.to/2L5lDiQ “Pruning Like A Pro”: https://amzn.to/2LtOVUy

Jeff McManus               Plant the Seeds for Future Leaders  Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Taking his grounds employees, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition as the Most Beautiful Campus by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University. His message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance and dedicated workforce.  Cultivate greatness on your team.   Learn more about Jeff McManus and how he cultivates greatness by visiting his website.  You can order his book Growing Weeders Into Leaders – Leadership Lessons From the Ground Level through his website or by going to Amazon.     Click here to check out our newest leadership development tool – LEAD – Leadership Education and Development              Steve Caldwell is an executive mentor and coach to managers and leaders who desire to excel in their career and become the leader others want to follow. Steve is a leadership expert, host of the Manager Mojo podcast and author of the book Manager Mojo – Be the Leader Others Want to Follow. (www.ManagerMojo.com) Steve also coaches his followers not only on how to become great leaders, but how to effectively coach and lead their employees to find satisfaction and fulfillment from their jobs and life. Having started his work career at the savvy age of 13, Steve is also currently CEO of Predictive People Analytics based in San Francisco, CA, a firm specializing in helping leaders increase sales, reduce turnover, and attract key talent. (www.PredictivePeopleAnalytics.com)  

Stephen Snyder, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, has very provocative things to say about S-E-X: Facebook is making sex obsolete, but you can do something about it. ‘Sex dates’ won’t cure a sexless marriage. Good communication can ruin good sex. Men still don’t understand women [our comment: Ya think?]. And he ponders if we are REALLY born to cheat. Stepehn Snyder is the author of the upcoming book, Love Worth Making: How to have ridiculously great sex in a long lasting relationship. Info: sexualityresource.com. In the second half, we turn to a different kind of team-building. Jeff McManus has been Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi since 2000. His new book, Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, tells how he grew individuals into a unified team to make the Ole Miss campus grounds and his landscapers thrive. McManus created Landscape University, an internal training and leadership development curriculum. He shares leadership advice for everyone: Lay the groundwork for a unified vision. Find the low-hanging fruit for easy wins. Reap the pay-off of cultivating “soft skills”. How to recognize a leader from a weeder. Celebrate the harvest. Info: JeffMcManus.com

Jeff McManus has been the Director of Landscape Service at the University of Mississippi for 17 years.  He changed the mindset of his workforce from working for a pension and a paycheck to working for a passion and purpose. Jeff’s a master at empowering each staff member to be a leader. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff.   You’ll discover: The importance of purpose and passion The Grow Theory The use of resiliency to break down organizational silos New definitions of leadership Alternate ideas for growth How to give others the opportunity to lead For more information about Jeff: Jeff’s Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff’s Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders Businesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants...he grows people...he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff.  Taking his grounds employees, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University. His message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance and dedicated workforce. Topics:  Weeders into Leaders, creating a culture change in the workplace Paycheck to Purpose Menial to Meaningful: How to cultivate pride and ownership Culture trumps strategy Great teams are getting beyond barriers to beliefs How companies and universities can build effective training programs and systems that promote an individual's innate ability to grow Connect with Jeff:  Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Twitter 

Yes.. a MAN! This is our first time to feature a man as our special guest but we are excited

Yes.. a MAN! This is our first time to feature a man as our special guest but we are excited

In this episode, I talk with Jeff McManus about his book, Growing Weeders Into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, and much more. Here's our conversation: The post Ideas: Jeff McManus — Growing Weeders Into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st-century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff. For additional information and bonus content click here More ways to get involved If you have found anything useful in this episode, then please leave a comment and rate the show.  If you would like to ask Geoff a question or suggest a topic to cover on the show, please email him at podcast@geoffnicholson.co.uk Get all the latest information about the show at the shows (http://facebook.com/successiqpodcast) and join in on some of the Facebook Lives, it would be lovely to see you there 

SHOW NOTES Jeff McManus has a degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and has been Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi since 2000. He and his team won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, and Ole Miss was named most beautiful campus by Newsweek in 2011 and the Princeton Review in 2013. His new book, Growing Weeders into Leaders -Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, focuses on cultivating excellence among staff. He is also the author of Pruning Like a Pro. Listen and Learn: Why leaders need to set the direction The importance of learning from your mistakes How to build trust with your employees Why you need to over-communicate How to bridge the "generation gap" TO FIND JEFF ON LINKEDIN, CLICK HERE. TO FIND JEFF'S BOOK, GROWING WEEDERS INTO LEADERS -LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE GROUND LEVEL, CLICK HERE.

On today's episode we chat with Jeff McManus on how to help others find greatness. While Jeff's primary role is to oversee Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he knows that his larger role is to grow leaders. Topics in the episode include: landscaping, passion, leadership, culture, and failure / success.In the episode, Jeff shares a quote from former Chancellor Robert Khayat. 'Don't do it for me, let's do it because we are doing it together.' This belief is lived out every day by Jeff and his team.Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants...he grows people...he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff.Taking his grounds employees, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University. His message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance and dedicated workforce.Website: http://jeffmcmanusspeaking.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffmcmanus

Morgan James Radio Episode 020: Cultivating a culture of trust and leadership among people   Today's episode is all about growing things.    Jeff McManus grows things.  As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants... he grows people... he grows ideas.  Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate.   Oftentimes, most people think that what they’re doing is irrelevant and will not really affect other people. They have a small regard for their job and doesn’t think that they can actually do great things out of it. A true leader does one step ahead of the others when he thinks of how he can make his people feel valued and how he can help them grow and be great at what they do.    As a leader... that’s part of your role. You need to make sure they know what they do is very important.   Listen in to hear Jeff's story and discover how to add value and greatness to your team.

“The key for any leader…  is to get engagement and you need to ask questions even when you know the answers.” “Don’t let the weeds in your head, stop you from leading yourself to success.” “There are no small jobs. Every job is important. Every job is vital.” “Create an environment and a culture where raises and promotions aren’t based on seniority, they’re based on results and based on attitude.” “G.R.O.W. Greatness. Resiliency. Opportunity. Wisdom.” “Lead yourself well…Be the person who’s solution oriented. Most leaders and managers are looking for people who solve problems.” “You won’t be happy if you’re continually striving and not content with what you have.” Jeff McManus is the Author of “Growing Weeders Into Leaders” and the director of landscape services at Ole Miss, where he has won 5 “National Championships in Landscaping” including being named “The Best Beautiful Campus” by USA Today. Links Mentioned: JeffMcManusSpeaking.com Growing Weeders Into Leaders Landscape University Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Help Us Stand Out: Subscribe And Leave Us A Review On iTunes Like Us On Facebook   Co-Produced and edited by Podcast On The Go

What do landscaping and leadership development have in common? A lot more than you think. Jeff McManus, former landscaper and author of “Growing Weeders into Leaders”, joins us to discuss growing plants, growing leaders, and the things that they have in common. We'll touch on Jeff's philosophy toward leadership, the ways healthy environments can be cultivated, and the Landscaping Creed that every organization can and should be embracing to maximize everyone's professional growth. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com  SPECIAL OFFERS:  e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses. Access the Growing Leaders in Your Organization PDF from Jeff: jeffmcmanusspeaking.com/brandon    About Jeff Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness,  Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff. Taking his grounds employees, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University. His message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance and dedicated workforce.   Connect with Jeff: http://twitter.com/JeffMcManus https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcmanus-073b108   

Gallup says 51% of the workforce is not engaged. Jeff McManus joins Kevin to discuss how you get your people on board and excited. Jeff is the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi and the author of Growing Weeders Into Leaders. He shares his experience of managing a multi-million-dollar landscaping beautification implementation project with minimal resources. He knew that growing the mindset of his team would be critical to results.

Jeff McManus - has a degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and has been Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi since 2000. He and his team won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, and Ole Miss was named most beautiful campus by Newsweek in 2011 and the Princeton Review in 2013. His new book, Growing Weeders into Leaders - Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level (Morgan James Publishers, Sept. 5, 2017), focuses on cultivating excellence among staff. He is also the author of Pruning Like a Pro. Learn more at www.jeffmcmanus.com. 1. How to lay the groundwork for creating a unified team 2. How to find low-hanging fruit that provides easy wins and builds team morale 3. Which practices failed and which hit pay-dirt in adopting high standards of professionalism 4. Why cultivating “soft skills” pays off over the long-term 5. How to recognize a leader from a weeder   New Interviews, and Inspirational videos will be posted every week on my Youtube Channel! Just go here: https://goo.gl/EA9x6D Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter.

Jeff grows plants, he grows people and he grows ideas... Wow! In this episode, Jeff shares how he and his team turned the campus at UMiss from laughable to award winning by growing weeders into leaders. Jeff shares what the interview process looks like at UMiss, his journey with personal development, and how his team building practices, aka Landscape University, are now being taught to external organizations. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp164.

November 3, 2017 Weeders to Leaders Jeff McManus, Plant-o-Gram Vicky Popat and 2017 University Lifestyle Survey Jim Jenkins

Jeff McManus started a new job in a new town and was trying to understand and learn everything. One night while driving home after his night class, Jeff wrecked his car after falling asleep at the wheel. In the hospital, he realized things needed to change. That’s when Jeff came to realize that he must totally shift his thinking. That’s when he enabled himself to move onward and upward faster.

Jeff grows plants, he grows people and he grows ideas… Wow! In this episode, Jeff shares how he and his team turned the campus at UMiss from laughable to award winning by growing weeders into leaders. Jeff shares what the interview process looks like at UMiss, his journey with personal development, and how his team building practices, aka Landscape University, are now being taught to external organizations. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp164

I’ve been married to my wife for 27 years. That’s a long time! I have noticed that there has been a rhythm within our relationship over the years where, as we have become more comfortable with each other, we begin to become disengaged. Not disengaged in a spiteful way but simply not as focused as a team. This happens in any relationship whether it be a parent and a child, the relationship between spouses, or even between you and your advisor. Listen to this episode of Retirement Answer Man to hear my tips for staying on track in your relationships and keeping your advisor on the same page. An advisor in Colorado Springs has allegedly stolen millions from clients. This financial advisor seemed like a great person. There was no past history of dishonesty or crime and no red flags seemed to pop up. It seems very easy to be fooled into a bad relationship like this one. Are there ways you can stay on top on the relationship and catch the red flags if they arise? There certainly are and I will outline 4 steps you can take in your relationship with your financial advisor to keep the relationship healthy. Pursuing purpose in retirement On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I’ll interview a friend of mine, Jeff McManus, who is turning his passion into an income stream he can benefit from during retirement. Jeff is the director of Landscape services to the University of Mississippi. He has a wealth of horticultural knowledge and has found joy in applying it to his career. Now, as he is nearing retirement and thinking of the future he is applying that knowledge in unique ways to grow opportunities for himself in retirement. Listen to this episode to hear his story. Don’t wait for Retirement to pursue your joy, start now! My books are finally here!! I’ve been working on my book for about 4 years and I just got the call that it is ready. Since I contractually have to buy 2500 copies I decided to have them all sent to my house so I could see what that many books looked like. I didn’t rationalize it, I just dove in and ordered them. They arrived on 2 pallets and have taken over a room of my house. It's been so fun looking over them and signing them for friends and family and even for the delivery lady. Is there something you think will bring you joy? Are you waiting for the perfect moment? Are you waiting for retirement? Don’t! Jump in now and experience the joy, don’t wait until it is too late. Tune in to this episode to hear all about the book delivery. This time of year is a great time to get on the same page with your financial advisor. As we near the end of the 4th quarter a great opportunity to refocus is presented. Take the chance to have a quarterly meeting with your advisor and refocus on your goals and make sure you both are on the same page. Trust me, you don’t want to begin the new year without being unified on your savings and the direction of your retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN [0:33] It’s easy to become disengaged after many years of marriage. [1:00] Constant vigilance is needed to keep a good relationship of any kind. [1:40] The same goes for your relationship with your advisor. HOT TOPIC SEGMENT [3:25] An advisor in Colorado Springs has allegedly stolen missions from clients. [4:00] The longer a relationship continues the more likely you are to become disengaged and draw apart. [6:00] If you have quality meetings with your advisor you will have a better idea of what is happening with your money. [6:30] Keep it formal. [7:00] Have an agenda. [7:50] Have an agreed upon plan. [9:30] Make sure your goals are mutually agreed upon and addressed in order of importance. PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [12:05] One baby boomer is making a change and living his dream! [14:50] We all want some measure of control and freedom in our life. [17:00] Cultivate a culture of teamwork and collaboration and grow a mutual passion. [19:27] Setting up a passion and source of income you can devote yourself to during retirement. [23:19] A vision for retirement. [25:19] Get your foot in the door of your passion. THE HAPPY LAB SEGMENT [28:15] My book is finally here!! [29:11] Hear about the delivery ladies response in Six Shot Saturday [29:30] What can you do that may not be practical but will bring you joy. TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [29:54] It’s nearing the end of the 4th Quarter. Make sure you have a 4th Quarter meeting to stay on track. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ask a question Work with Roger 3-Video Series: 5 Minute Retirement Makeover Roger’s retirement learning center The Retirement Answer Man Facebook page Get Jeff’s book here on Amazon

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Not everyone wants to be a leader in the sense of leadership on the job. When Jeff McManus and I are talking about Growing Weeders into Leaders, we are not just referring to leaders on the job, in the military or even on the ball field. We are talking about leading yourself, your family and your kids. We are talking about enjoying what you do on the job and making work more than a four letter word. Let's learn how to grow as leaders together. Meet our Feature GuestJeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. After coming to the University in 2000, Jeff took on the challenge of managing a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification implementation project. Faced with a demand for excellence and high productivity, and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Through that experience, Jeff developed his approach to managing resources and developing personnel – his GROW-theory; a management and professional development approach based in the belief that all humans either strive for or have within them the elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom – they just need a fertile environment to GROW. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/landscape/landscape-university.html (Landscape University) – a replicable training program that promotes the individual’s innate ability to GROW. Time Stamped Show Notes(click a time stamp below to time travel directly to that point in the conversation.) 8:50 So, where are you at in the World? 9:55 Attitude of Gratitude 11:20 Let's get Personal 17:20 Kick in the Gut Moment Paying it Forward 33:20 36:19 Action Steps you can take today. 39:05 What are you reading or listening to right now and why? Start your 30 day Audible trial and get Your http://www.audible.com/t1/30trial_at?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R (Free Book) 39:40 What do you feel holds most people back from live a life of True Abundance? 40:42 What does Living A Life of Abundance mean to you? 41:25 Parting piece of guidance Connect with our Feature Guest Free Gift http://jeffmcmanusspeaking.com/abundance/ (Growing Leaders in Your Organization PDF) http://jeffmcmanusspeaking.com/ (Jeff McManus Speaking) Wally's Take Away:It does not matter what you do in life. Rather you want to be a leader or not, leading is a requirement to move forward in life and rase an amazing family. Lead your life to a life of Abundance and life of Happiness. Resources Mentioned:Book: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth - John C. Maxwell  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599953676/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1599953676&linkCode=as2&tag=menofabundanc-20&linkId=a9b6369e49ec334609e23565298f914f () Sponsors and Affiliates, Helping you live your Life of Abundance and helping me keep the mic on.https://menofabundance.com/shake/ ()Shakeology, Dense nutrition shake.  Shakeology makes nutrition simple. And with 70+ ingredients and superfoods, it is the Healthiest Meal of the Day. "My family and I have been drinking Shakeology daily for the last 5 years. Even my six year old has been drinking it since he was two." ~ Wally https://menofabundance.com/shake/ (Click Here! ) To watch a short personal video I... Support this podcast

In the first half, Patricia McManus interviews Jeff McManus, Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi.Jeff developed his approach to managing resources and developing personnel – his GROW-theory; a management and professional development approach based in the belief that all humans either strive for or have within them the elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom – they just need a fertile environment to GROW. He will be discussing his new book, Growing Weeders Into Leaders - Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, focusing on cultivating excellence among staff and creating a healthy work environment. In the second half Patricia interviews Dr. Dudley Seth Danoff, a board-certified urologist with more than thirty years of experience and the founder and president of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Tower Urology Group in Los Angeles, California. He will be discussing his book, The Ultimate Guide To Male Sexual Health.

In the first half, Patricia McManus interviews Jeff McManus, Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi.Jeff developed his approach to managing resources and developing personnel – his GROW-theory; a management and professional development approach based in the belief that all humans either strive for or have within them the elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom – they just need a fertile environment to GROW. He will be discussing his new book, Growing Weeders Into Leaders - Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, focusing on cultivating excellence among staff and creating a healthy work environment. In the second half Patricia interviews Dr. Dudley Seth Danoff, a board-certified urologist with more than thirty years of experience and the founder and president of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Tower Urology Group in Los Angeles, California. He will be discussing his book, The Ultimate Guide To Male Sexual Health.

In the first half, Patricia McManus interviews Jeff McManus, Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi.Jeff developed his approach to managing resources and developing personnel – his GROW-theory; a management and professional development approach based in the belief that all humans either strive for or have within them the elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom – they just need a fertile environment to GROW. He will be discussing his new book, Growing Weeders Into Leaders - Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, focusing on cultivating excellence among staff and creating a healthy work environment. In the second half Patricia interviews Dr. Dudley Seth Danoff, a board-certified urologist with more than thirty years of experience and the founder and president of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Tower Urology Group in Los Angeles, California. He will be discussing his book, The Ultimate Guide To Male Sexual Health.

In the first half, Patricia McManus interviews Jeff McManus, Director of Landscape Services with the University of Mississippi.Jeff developed his approach to managing resources and developing personnel – his GROW-theory; a management and professional development approach based in the belief that all humans either strive for or have within them the elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom – they just need a fertile environment to GROW. He will be discussing his new book, Growing Weeders Into Leaders - Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, focusing on cultivating excellence among staff and creating a healthy work environment. In the second half Patricia interviews Dr. Dudley Seth Danoff, a board-certified urologist with more than thirty years of experience and the founder and president of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Tower Urology Group in Los Angeles, California. He will be discussing his book, The Ultimate Guide To Male Sexual Health.

Jeff McManus author of Growing Weeders Into Leaders joins the New Theory podcast as he discusses his book and provides tip on how to cultivate a winning culture. Check out this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Weeders-Into-Leaders-Leadership/dp/1683503309/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502993510&sr=1-1&keywords=Jeff%20McManus

Jeff McManus is the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, where he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff. […] The post ML30 – Turning Weeders Into Leaders through Tailgate Meetings and the GROW Theory with Jeff McManus appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

Our commitments in life set the stage to what we move toward. So, what are you moving toward? What are you committed to? Do your values align themselves with the things you are committed to? Sometimes the busyness of life can overshadow an intentional focus that moves us toward a meaningful and fulfilling life. Today’s special guest is committed to growth and is establishing a foundation to lead others in a way that sets them up for success. The path to success leaves clues, and today, Jeff McManus and I take a journey to identify those clues that have been left down the path of a blessed life. Jeff and I will discuss… How to identify if you are ‘running ragged.’ Learn the foundational pieces you can put in place to live an intentional life. Is your love for God at odds with your desire to be “liked” by your piers? Is your spirit trying to convict you about something? Living out your values and how they can actually move you closer to the things that matter most to you. Are others an inherent part of your success formula? Psalm 128, “Blessed be the one who…. Colossians 3:23-24…. how you should work Jeff’s book recommendation of how to “Grow your Life.” Try and audio version of this book for free at http://audibletrial.com/blessed Subscribe to the Your Blessed Life Podcast Support the Your Blessed Life Podcast with a Tax-Deductible donation Find out more about Jeff McManus and check out his new book, “Growing Weeders into Leaders.”

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants, he grows people, and he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st-century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity, and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Finding and attracting passionate people to your organization Using curiosity and research to learn continually Taking ownership of issues and finding resolutions that work Inspiring people to be their best selves every day no matter what they do Hiring strategies that can weed out the wrong people for your organization Lengthening the interview process and utilizing your whole team when hiring Being adaptable and overcoming daily challenges How self-leadership can lead to a productive mindset and healthy habits Effective leadership in the modern workplace Ways to contact Jeff: Website: www.jeffmcmanusspeaking.com Twitter: @jeffmcmanus Special Offer for Absolute Advantage listeners: www.jeffmcmanusspeaking.com/absolute

Growing Weeders into Leaders with Jeff McManus https://www.becomingyourbest.com/growing-weeders-leaders-jeff-mcmanus/ Steve: Super. Welcome to all of our Becoming Your Best podcast listeners wherever you might be today. This is your host, Steve Shallenberger, and I am so much looking forward to our guest today. He's unlike any other that I've had on this show. Our guest has an earthy background that has had a big impact taking principles from nature and helping recognize those in a leadership application. So, welcome, Jeff McManus.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants, he grows people, he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that everyone has or strives for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff. Taking his grounds employees, affectionately known as weeders, and developing them into leaders has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and faculty, staff, students and visitors who walk onto the Ole Miss Campus. Jeff's message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance, dedicated workforce. In our conversation, we focus on the importance of empowering EVERY staff member, no matter their rank. When you build a team of leaders, productivity goes through the roof, morale is at an all time high and turnover is slim to none. Not to mention, when you put the right systems and processes in place, it frees up the owner to do really cool things!

Jeff McManus is the award winning director of Landscape Services for the University of Mississippi Paul and Jeff's discuss Jeff's passion to been to develop a dedicated, thoughtful, and inspiring work force and he has penned the story and principles of that journey in his new book Growing Weeders into Leaders.  This will help bring out your elements of greatness, resiliency, opportunity, and wisdom and train you become the performer, influencer and leader God intended you to be. Visit GodZoneShow.com for show notes and to ask a question or leave a comment and answer the engagement question. To Leave a Message for Paul or Ask Paul a Question GodZoneShow.com/contact/ Subscribe to The God Zone Show so you don't miss any episodes. Please Rate & Review the show on iTunes.

In this episode, I welcome Jeff McManus to the podcast, who is the Director of Landscape Services for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Jeff has a new book titled Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, and we explore what it takes to create and maintain a pleasing environment on a … Continue reading 073 – Growing Weeders into Leaders →

Today I got to interview Jeff McManus. Jeff is the Head of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, and a grower of plants, people, and ideas. Jeff is a problem solver who understands that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping project, a demand for excellence and high productivity, and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people would be critical for growing the plants.   Key Takeaways: [:35] Jeff has done amazing things for the landscape department at the University of Mississippi, but he thinks of himself primarily as an entrepreneur. [1:46] If you want to make money, save money, and have more time, you must be proactive with your team. [5:07] Jeff tells us about how his landscaping business is structured, and how he keeps structuring himself out of a job. [8:42] Leaders determine team mindset. [10:04] Jeff’s Landscape University program took about four years to develop, but it has significantly increased productivity and accountability. [12:32] You have to understand what motivates your team. [15:50] Jeff is happy to see his past employees start their own landscaping businesses. [17:55] How do you find the time to put systems and processes in place? [19:19] Jeff has created a conference called How to Create Your Own Landscape University. [23:11] Jeff coaches business owners and is very picky about whom he works with. [26:05] Thanks again for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@indyfranchiselaw.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, by Daniel Pink JeffMcManus.com Jeff McManus on Facebook Jeff McManus on Twitter

Pete Mockaitis: How to Be Awesome at Your Job Pete Mockaitis is the host of the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast, regularly listed as a top careers show on Apple podcasts. Key Points Your sense of ownership in your work can have huge consequences in how well things unfold. Self-efficacy has a large effect on your sense of ownership in your work. Try to connect the job someone is doing with the overall mission of the organization. The effects of micromanaging can be disastrous for an organization. When delegating a job, think about the critical components of the job and what you want the result to be, then let employees get the job done however they see fit. Delegation doesn’t have to be an all-in-one-shot type of thing, it can be done in stages. Steps to delegating: Watch me do this Help me do this Let’s do this together I’ll help you do this I’ll watch you do this. Resources Mentioned Albert Bandura The 80/20 Principle* by Richard Koch Essentialism* by Greg McKeown The ONE Thing* Gary Keller Jay Papasan Arthur Woods podcast episode Jeff McManus podcast episode Financial Intelligence* by Joe Knight Improve Your Financial Intelligence with Joe Knight (episode 244) Episodes from the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast that may be of value to your team: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich Making Stress Work for You with Dr. Melanie Greenberg Overcoming Self-limiting Beliefs with R. Michael Anderson Honing Your Persuasive Skills with Kwame Christian Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom Related Episodes The Seven Steps You Follow To Delegate Work (episode 117) The Four Stories Leaders Need For Influence, with David Hutchens (episode 148) How to Challenge Directly and Care Personally, with Kim Scott (episode 302) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Pete Mockaitis: How to Be Awesome at Your Job Pete Mockaitis is the host of the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast, regularly listed as a top careers show on Apple podcasts. Key Points Your sense of ownership in your work can have huge consequences in how well things unfold. Self-efficacy has a large effect on your sense of ownership in your work. Try to connect the job someone is doing with the overall mission of the organization. The effects of micromanaging can be disastrous for an organization. When delegating a job, think about the critical components of the job and what you want the result to be, then let employees get the job done however they see fit. Delegation doesn’t have to be an all-in-one-shot type of thing, it can be done in stages. Steps to delegating: Watch me do this Help me do this Let’s do this together I’ll help you do this I’ll watch you do this. Resources Mentioned Albert Bandura The 80/20 Principle* by Richard Koch Essentialism* by Greg McKeown The ONE Thing* Gary Keller Jay Papasan Arthur Woods podcast episode Jeff McManus podcast episode Financial Intelligence* by Joe Knight Improve Your Financial Intelligence with Joe Knight (episode 244) Episodes from the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast that may be of value to your team: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich Making Stress Work for You with Dr. Melanie Greenberg Overcoming Self-limiting Beliefs with R. Michael Anderson Honing Your Persuasive Skills with Kwame Christian Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom Related Episodes The Seven Steps You Follow To Delegate Work (episode 117) The Four Stories Leaders Need For Influence, with David Hutchens (episode 148) How to Challenge Directly and Care Personally, with Kim Scott (episode 302) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants, people and ideas. Faced with a multimillion dollar landscape beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of greatness, resiliency, opportunity and wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW Theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program.

Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss (and author), Jeff McManus offers fresh insights on “growing people.”You'll LearnA powerful storytelling approach to connect your team to a larger purposeHow to massively stretch the impact of your learning & development dollarWhy you might not want to fire that underperformer just yetAbout JeffJeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University – a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW.Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.Items Mentioned in This EpisodeAuthors and Motivational Speakers: John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, Les Brown, Stephen Covey, Napoleon HillProgram: Landscape UniversityBook: Pruning Like A Pro by Jeff McManusApp: SlackWebsite: jeffmcmanusspeaking.comTwitter: @JeffMcManusLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcmanus-073b108View transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep59See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss (and author), Jeff McManus offers fresh insights on “growing people." You’ll Learn A powerful storytelling approach to connect your team to a larger purpose How to massively stretch the impact of your learning & development dollar Why you might not want to fire that underperformer just yet About JeffJeff McManus grows things.  As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas.  Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus.  Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University – a replicable training program that promotes the individual’s innate ability to GROW. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics.  He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.

Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss (and author), Jeff McManus offers fresh insights on “growing people." You’ll Learn A powerful storytelling approach to connect your team to a larger purpose How to massively stretch the impact of your learning & development dollar Why you might not want to fire that underperformer just yet About JeffJeff McManus grows things.  As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas.  Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres o

Jeff McManus grows things. In episode 17, John Beck, Jr. and Jeff McManus discuss Jeff’s proven method for growing leaders. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st-century mandate. Discover insight into[...]

Speaker, author and University of Mississippi Director of Landscape Services Jeff McManus shares some personal growth lessons.

Cultivate passion in your company. Leadership lessons with Jeff McManus How do you motivate your team to do its very best? How do you help them see the vision for your company? How do you know if you're doing a good job? Jeff McManus is the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, and when you listen to this podcast episode or watch the video, you'll learn things weren't all rosy on the Ole Miss campus. The scenery has changed dramatically under his watch and we'll discuss how to create an environment where everyone is empowered to be a leader, as well as why that is so critical for the success of your organization. Whether you have a company of one, or whether you lead many, this is a show that will help you grow. What you'll learn in this episode: *How Jeff turned an apathetic landscape team into an award-winning one *What he did to transform weeders into leaders *How he created a vision that his team could buy into, and support wholeheartedly *What problems can result when the leader is the problem, and how to fix that *The unexpected benefit of good leadership *The importance of awards in developing a winning team *How an introvert can make changes within himself/herself to become a great leader *Actionable steps you can take right now to effect true change in your company Links mentioned in this episode: JeffMcManusSpeaking.com Jeff McManus Did you enjoy the show? Please subscribe to the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan podcast on iTunes here.

Find Jeff on Twitter: @jeffmcmanus Doug's Twitter @djdoug  Strick's Twitter @NiceGuyonBiz About our Guest Jeff McManus inherited a team that was unmotivated and didn't want to change the way they were doing things. Hear how he turned his team and their attitude around on The Nice Guys on Business. Turn Weeders into Leaders After coming to the University of Mississippi in 2000, Jeff took on the challenge of managing a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification implementation project. Hear how he went from that to becoming a team builder and motivational speaker with his "GROW" theory. Here's what you will hear more about on the podcast today: -Leading Change -Landscape University, Growing “Weeders” into Leaders -Winning with Frontline Leadership -How companies and universities can build effective training programs and systems that promote an individual's innate ability to grow -GROW: Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom   Check out Jeff's website at http://www.jeffmcmanusspeaking.com/ Email: jeff@jeffmcmanus.com Phone: 662-832-5678   Please visit our sponsors- Start using Tweet Jukebox for free and simplify your social media: http://www.tweetjukebox.com/   Elite Virtual Assistants Personal Assistants   Project Assistance   Administrative Support http://www.elitevirtualassist.com/ Laura@elitevirtualassist.com     440-973-7005 Tell them you heard about it on The Nice Guys and get your free consultation today. Click through our Amazon.com link before buying anything. As Amazon.com affiliates, we receive a small commission on purchases made after clicking our links. It cost you nothing extra but supports the podcast. Thanks in advance.  Want to ask us a question or record a show intro for us? Call 4242-DJDoug or 424-235-3684 and leave us a message. Subscribe to the Podcast   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.  

Cultivating and connecting a team of people is a lot like growing a garden, says landscape specialist Jeff McManus. Once the vegetable falls off the plant, it starts to rot. If it's not attached and growing, it's rotting.” At Ole Miss, the people who care for the plants are showing the importance of cultivating each other. The creator of Weeders to Leaders, Jeff is director of landscape services at the University of Mississippi, affectionately known as “Ole Miss.” The program sprang from his love of growing plants, but quickly came to be about growing the people that grow the plants.

Jeff McManus has a bachelor's degree in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is the recipient of the 2016 Horticulture Alumni of the year. He is also an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Jeff has been with the University of Mississippi since 2000 as Director of Landscape Services. During those years Jeff and his team have gained national recognition for their attention to detail and eye for beauty. Under Jeff’s leadership the Ole Miss campus has won the National Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Best Maintained Campus twice, Newsweek’s most beautiful campus in 2011 and was named by the Princeton Review as the 2013 most beautiful campus. Jeff McManus Vroom Veer Stories Fail a marketing class, fell in love with landscaping--changed his major--VEER! Found a great mentor in college who got him onto a short list for a job at Ole Miss Having a AHA moment when he stopped complaining about "draminators" and took action Realized he could teach how he wanted work done and also how to teach leadership, pride and excellence The drama kings/queens slowly left the job, after he installed the new culture Found that "landscape university" was a great model that was transferable to any organization Realized when he pointed one finger at anyone else, he pointed three fingers at himself Grew his own personal awareness of how his words and actions as a leader have a major impact Jeff McManus Links Jeff's Web Site  Landscape Universtiy