This Saved My Business…It’s Not What You Think
This Saved My Business…It’s Not What You Think
How can personality assessments help build a team?
I'm doing a culture test, and it's helped me understand myself better. It highlighted things I already knew, but seeing them on paper made it clear. For example, I knew I wasn’t organized, but when I saw it written down, it really hit me. That made me realize I need to bring in someone who’s organized to fill that gap.
What are effective ways to teach kids life lessons and avoid entitlement?
I met a guy in Aledo who sends his kids to Mexico for the summers so they can grow up with the culture and see what it's like to live in another country. His goal is to give them a different perspective to help them avoid feeling entitled, which is common here. I thought that was a great approach.
Obviously, not everyone can send their kids to another country to live with their grandparents, but you can still teach them important lessons. Even just taking them around to see homeless communities in the cities can show them that not everything is perfect and that people are struggling—especially now. If kids can see these realities, it might give them a better understanding of what’s really going on in the world. Sometimes we unintentionally put them in a bubble.
Why does working with high-performing peers improve results?
Sometimes, when I’m talking to others in our group, and someone mentions they’re struggling with something, I realize I’ve struggled with that, too. Then, when everyone else shares how they overcame it, I think, “Why didn’t I think of that? That’s such an easy solution.” It’s incredible to gain those insights.
I compare it to playing golf. When I play with someone who isn’t a great golfer, my game isn’t as sharp. But when I play with someone who excels, my performance improves significantly. I see the same thing happen in business. It happens with your employees and team members as well. When you put two A-players together, they push each other to achieve more.
How can a peer community help business owners overcome challenges?
When I joined, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I had an idea of what I wanted, but I wasn’t sure what I would actually get out of it. I thought I’d just talk to like-minded people, and it would be more about getting things off my chest.
However, I gained so much more. Talking with other Kings and Queens has been an incredible journey. Seeing that others have the same ambition and growth goals but also face the same struggles was something I didn’t expect. It was eye-opening to realize that others were going through similar challenges, whether with employees, family, or their own emotional battles.
Having that community to share how we overcome those challenges has been life-changing. It’s been empowering to be part of a group where people genuinely support each other’s success. It’s a life-giving experience. I always prepare guests by saying that I want to transfer courage. And as we were just talking, I felt that’s exactly what happens when you surround yourself with other driven people.
*This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.*
