Episode 3744: Growing Weeders into Leaders – Jeff McManus | Leadership Lessons That Help People and Organizations Thrive Weekend of 7-25 seg 3

Great leaders don't just grow successful organizations—they grow successful people.In this insightful episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton welcomes Jeff McManus, nationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author of Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level. Drawing on decades of experience building one of the nation's most admired university landscape teams, Jeff shares practical leadership principles that transform everyday employees into confident, motivated, and engaged leaders.Using memorable stories from the world of horticulture and grounds management, Jeff explains how cultivating people requires many of the same qualities needed to grow healthy plants: patience, intentionality, consistency, encouragement, and a commitment to long-term development. Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, coaching volunteers, or raising a family, these timeless leadership lessons offer practical strategies for creating a culture where people can thrive.During the conversation, Jeff discusses servant leadership, employee engagement, organizational culture, coaching, accountability, trust, and why investing in people always produces the greatest return. Listeners will discover simple yet powerful techniques for inspiring others, building stronger teams, and creating workplaces where individuals feel valued, empowered, and motivated to succeed.This Week in America with Ric Bratton is heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide, featuring engaging conversations with bestselling authors, thought leaders, innovators, health experts, business leaders, and inspiring personalities. Each episode delivers practical advice, compelling stories, and meaningful discussions that inform, educate, and entertain listeners around the globe.Whether you're a business owner, executive, manager, entrepreneur, educator, nonprofit leader, or simply someone who wants to become a better leader, this inspiring conversation with Jeff McManus offers valuable insights into leadership development, team building, workplace culture, and helping people reach their full potential. Don't miss this engaging episode of This Week in America.Keywords:  Jeff McManus, Growing Weeders into Leaders, leadership, leadership development, servant leadership, business leadership, management, team building, employee engagement, organizational culture, workplace culture, coaching employees, motivation, leadership skills, personal growth, business success, professional development, workforce development, leadership podcast, business podcast, This Week in America, Ric Bratton