After an inch or two of snow, the weather was cold enough to keep the snow from melting for about a week. Which led birds to find food a different way. The birds, that are not normally visible, were everywhere and nipping off the buds that were just emerging. They just moved through each limb, removing every single bud. Nothing was left.
In business, cutting off the new growth in every single part of business can stop new products or services from reaching their potential. The most successful businesses have a place where ideas can germinate and grow. They know that is the lifeblood of their business.
How are you making sure you have a place for ideas to grow?