Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience, where we dive deep with elite entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries who are shaping industries and building powerful legacies.

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Steve Griggs, founder of Steve Griggs Design, an award-winning luxury landscape design firm with over 40 years of experience. From high-end outdoor kitchens and dream pools to full-scale residential transformations, Steve’s projects span New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia, and even California.

But this conversation goes way beyond design…

We dig into:

• Leadership psychology

• How to inspire teams without yelling

• Why questions are more powerful than commands

• The secret to dealing with employees, contractors — and even teenagers

How to lead with curiosity, not control
The power of asking questions instead of giving orders
Real-world strategies for holding a high standard without micromanaging
How to build a team that takes ownership of their work
Why building a cool backyard is a genius parenting move
Insights from Steve’s journey of reputation, relationships, and results

Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, parent, or aspiring entrepreneur — this episode is packed with practical psychology and hard-won wisdom that you can use today.

Steve is the founder of Steve Griggs Design, a nationally recognized landscape architecture firm serving high-net-worth clients across the East Coast and beyond. With decades of industry experience, Steve has become the go-to expert for luxury outdoor living environments — including custom pools, hardscapes, kitchens, and full estate transformations. He’s also known for his high-integrity leadership style, his commitment to quality, and his ability to bring out the best in people through conversation, not confrontation.

Follow Steve on Instagram:
@stevegriggsdesign

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