I\u2019ve been reading through the book of Proverbs lately, and one verse really stood out: \u201cWhoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.\u201d \u2014 Proverbs 13:20. When you were younger, someone\u2014a parent, mentor, or teacher\u2014probably told you, \u201cYou become like those you spend time with.\u201d<\/p>\n
Or maybe you heard the saying, \u201cYou can\u2019t soar with eagles if you\u2019re surrounded by turkeys.\u201d<\/p>\n
The message is simple but powerful: if you want to grow and be better, you need to be around people who set a good example. This holds true whether you\u2019re a business owner, manager, spouse, or parent.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s a twist I missed for years.<\/p>\n
In any organization, the strength of the team can only rise as high as its weakest member. This can be a tough realization because it means that one person\u2019s limitations can affect everyone\u2019s potential. A team member who doesn\u2019t share the same drive or capacity can hold back not only themselves but also every other person on the team\u2014and the organization as a whole.<\/p>\n
So, what do you do with that?<\/p>\n
You have two choices: either you accept the situation as it is, which means everyone else on the team also has to accept it, or you take action to address it. Addressing it might mean investing in training and support for that person. But sometimes, it means letting them go. If they aren\u2019t willing to improve or simply lack the capacity, it\u2019s better to make the call quickly. It\u2019s a hard decision, but in the end, everyone benefits from a team that moves forward together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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