THE 5 C’s

Someone in the neighborhood stopped by to ask Jet (my foster mom) why her flower beds and pots seemed so much nicer than most in the other yards. I’m a dog but even I noticed Jet’s flowerpots seem special.

Jet thanked the neighbor for the compliment and told her there is a secret to the special presentation of flowers. She calls it the 5 C’s. (Are we talking diamonds or petals here?)

The 5 C’s

• Color: A mix of different colors

• Contrast: An array of flowers that are very different in color so the
contrast of one against the other makes them all seem
brighter. Like red flowers against white flowers.

• Climb: A flower or plant that will be tall so there is something to
view in the flowerpot at different heights.

• Creep: A plant that spreads like lava to fill the pot and grace
it with an overflow of growth.

• Character: A special flowerpot or garden trim (brick or stone) that
looks distinctive.

Jet says a workplace is better when it uses the same 5-C dynamics.

Huh?

She says that great businesses know how to nurture the growth of all types of people. Each type of person offers something uniquely valuable in the workplace and the outcome is a mix of a collaborative creation everyone can enjoy.

So, here’s my lesson of the day… To a dog, a flowerpot or flower garden may just look like a bunch of growing stuff to pee on or dig up but in truth, I guess it is a metaphor for synergistic (word of the day) diversity.

Okay, here’s the question of the day from Klarkson who asked: We just moved to a new home. I really miss my doggie daycare but even a visit a few times a week to a dog park would be great. How can I help my parents find a doggie park for me?

Hey Klarkson:
You’re in luck! Simply take your humans to the link below. They can click on their state/city and find a doggie park near you. Have fun meeting new friends!
http://www.dogparkusa.com/

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