Summary of Travis McBride’s leadership interview
- Leadership Mentor/Role Model: His father-in-law, a pastor in Alabama, who demonstrated selflessness and a strong commitment to helping others, even taking on additional jobs to serve people.
- Surprise About Leadership Role: The lack of glamour in high-level leadership positions, which are often more mundane and less glamorous than expected.
- Biggest Leadership Lesson Learned: The importance of seeking advice and different perspectives because you don’t have all the answers and it’s essential to learn from others.
- Best Leadership Decision: Serving his team instead of trying to prove himself when he was appointed to manage a small branch. His approach helped grow the branch and earned the respect of his team.
- Worst Business Decision: Going along with his boss’s decision to accept cash payments for a delivery, which taught him the importance of ethics and not compromising values in business.
- Excitement About the Future of the Company: The company’s growth potential and the exciting goals ahead, especially in a field where their work impacts every aspect of the world.
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurship is not easy and requires hard work, persistence, and a focus on long-term goals. It’s not a quick success but a steady effort.