When a tree grows in a crowded forest it competes with others and can only grow one way – up for survival. They’re all skinny and weak, none reach their full potential, and many don’t make it.
When a tree grows in a field it expands multi-dimensionally, and becomes all it can.
Micromanaged, over regulated, restricted employees who aren’t allowed to contribute their ideas and talents are like the trees in the crowded forest.
Do you allow your employees to breathe?