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The hardest part of growth may not be getting bigger. It may be staying connected to why you started. Great businesses create experiences people remember and communities people want to belong to. Don’t let growth erase the joy that built it.

Trader Joe's doesn't ask how your day is going. They ask what's next. 🛒 One better question at checkout turns a transaction into a conversation, and a conversation is what earns five star reviews and loyal customers.

Out of a thousand businesses assessed, only five percent had a leadership development plan. Chick-fil-A spends seventy percent of training time on hospitality alone. Most companies spend ten. That gap is exactly why one brand keeps winning loyalty.

Your best employees are halfway out the door. Not over pay. Over leadership they don't trust and training that feels like an afterthought. Fix those two, and watch retention change.

AI is taking everyone’s jobs. Is it? The job market is more complex than the headlines suggest. Hiring trends and unemployment data can tell a different story. Before you make decisions based on fear, look at the facts. Thank you to Ryan Detrick for sharing his insights.

Great leaders don't build businesses. They build people. Preston Lee breaks down what Chick-fil-A and the Ritz-Carlton know about leadership that most companies miss. New episode is live now on the Mitlin Money Mindset.

Higher bond yields. Stocks near record highs. How can both happen? Markets weigh more than interest rates. Economic strength and consumer spending also matter. Higher yields can create pressure, but one signal doesn’t tell the whole market story.

One Fed rate hike doesn’t tell you where the market goes next. Past rate cycles have played out in different ways. Fed projections and market expectations offer context, not certainty. Don’t let one headline dictate your long-term financial decisions.

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The Election… Inflation and.. Your Money Thank you to @RyanDetrick for sharing his insights youtu.be/0xWDIYDzq8c

Election headlines can make investors question their plans. Historical market trends offer context, not guarantees. Rather than reacting to every headline, focus on your goals, risk tolerance, and long-term strategy. The next market move is never certain.

Want your team to take more ownership? Stop answering every question they bring you. Ask, "What do you think?" or "What would you try?" You build confidence, trust, and decision-making skills while freeing up your own time.

Markets aren’t following the script. Fed rate hikes, rising bond yields, and the AI boom are all shaping the outlook. Yet stocks continue to show resilience. What should you watch next? Ryan Detrick shares his market perspective for the rest of 2026.

Your best employees may feel overlooked before you notice they're disengaged. Make time for three things:   1. Take responsibility.   2. Give feedback or recognition.   3. Create a plan. A short, honest check-in can help people feel valued and supported.

Before calling someone the wrong hire, check three things:   1. Were expectations clear?   2. Did you give feedback?   3. Did their performance improve? Clear communication helps you separate a training gap from a role-fit problem.

Plan B isn't a lack of commitment to Plan A. It's preparation. Careers can change without warning, and sometimes the decision has nothing to do with your performance. Build skills, relationships, and options before you need them.

If your team needs you for every decision, you're not leading the business. You're carrying it. Clear expectations, trust, and team development can help you build a business that works without everything landing on your desk.

People don't need criticism all the time. Strong leadership isn't only about correcting mistakes. It's also about recognizing effort, progress, and good work. If your team only hears from you when something goes wrong, it's time to rethink the way you lead.

Entrepreneurship doesn't always mean starting from zero. Before you build a business from scratch, ask: What already exists? Business acquisition can offer another path to ownership, with opportunities worth exploring beyond the traditional startup route.