I remember sitting in a high-stakes board meeting years ago.
We had charts. We had projections. We had a clear strategy for the next ten years. I felt powerful. I felt in control.
Then I went home.
I walked through the door and had no clue what my kids were worried about. I didn't know what my wife needed from me that week. I was a lion in the market. But I was a ghost in my own home.
After I lost everything and faced the silence of my own failure, I saw the truth. I had built a fortune but neglected the foundation.
I realized I needed to treat my family with the same respect I gave my business partners.
I didn't turn my house into an office. But I did bring the principles of leadership to the dinner table.
We started a weekly meeting. Just 15 minutes. We ask three simple questions. "What was your win? What was your struggle? How can I support you?"
My family stopped drifting. We started moving together.
You have the skills. You run teams. You manage millions. You solve complex problems all day long.
Bring that skill set home. Your family is waiting for you to lead.
The Drill
- This week ask your family the 3 questions from the story during dinner.
- Listen more than you speak.
- Write down one thing you can do to support them.