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Principle @ Stop Branding | Marketing Strategy, Custom-Tailored Services

Fishing over the weekend with my girls taught me a lesson. I had to step back and let them try things on their own. As they cast and reeled in without my help, it felt strange not to be needed. But I knew they had to learn to do things by themselves. I needed to get out of the way. This is like running a business. You have to let people make mistakes and learn on their own. It helps them grow and strengthens our team. Learning and trying new things can be messy, but it’s important for getting better and stronger. If you always control your kids or your team, they won’t learn to think for themselves. They might get scared of trying new things or making decisions. This can stop them from growing and getting better. Even though it’s hard to let go, it’s important to let kids and team members try, fail, and learn. Failure isn’t bad; it’s just another step to getting better. Let your team fail. Let your kids fail. It’s how they grow and succeed in the end. #Independence #LeadershipDevelopment #Empowerment

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Gabe Goering

General Manager / Partner at Midway Motors Auto Group

2mo

Very true. Now, did they catch dinner?

Antonio Ferlini

SDR @ Quartile | World’s Largest Cross-Channel Ad Platform trusted by 5500+ brands

2mo

Love this! It's so true - letting people figure things out on their own is how they grow, both in life and at work. It's tough to step back sometimes, but it makes such a difference. Thanks for the inspiring reminder about the power of letting go!

Michael Ward

Helped start Ardent Global Logistics | I make global air and ocean freight less frustrating for small and medium sized businesses 🚢✈️🚂🚛

2mo

Great message, Samuel! I completely agree. It's a hard an necessary part of parenting.

Carl Hebert, CCIM

Partner at InSite Real Estate Group

2mo

Great thoughts Sam. So true. Appreciate you sharing!

Melissa Go

Process Designer | Turning Closed Won Into Revenue | Project Management Leader | Service Contract Guru | Dealerscope 40 under 40 | Customer Obsessed

2mo

Wise words !

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