In Episode 17 of Freestyle Fridays, Chris Welton challenges business owners, team leaders, and anyone in a leadership role with a powerful—and uncomfortable—question:If you were hiring today, would you rehire the people around you? Chris makes it clear that this isn’t about immediately answering “yes” or “no.” Instead, it’s about honest evaluation and awareness. He dives into the idea that not everyone on your team needs to think, act, or operate like you to be valuable. In fact, those differences may be exactly what’s needed to help expand your vision and push the organization further than you could on your own. The episode focuses on embracing the unique strengths each individual brings and learning how to intentionally incorporate those differences into your growth strategy—rather than resisting them or trying to mold everyone into the same version of a leader. Chris also emphasizes that communication is the foundation of great leadership. Without clear and defined communication, teams drift, expectations blur, and growth stalls. Leaders must set the tone, articulate the vision, and create clarity so the people around them know how to develop, contribute, and grow alongside the organization. This episode is a must-listen for leaders who want stronger teams, better alignment, and sustainable growth.
In Episode 17 of Freestyle Fridays, Chris Welton challenges business owners, team leaders, and anyone in a leadership role with a powerful—and uncomfortable—question:
If you were hiring today, would you rehire the people around you?
Chris makes it clear that this isn’t about immediately answering “yes” or “no.” Instead, it’s about honest evaluation and awareness. He dives into the idea that not everyone on your team needs to think, act, or operate like you to be valuable. In fact, those differences may be exactly what’s needed to help expand your vision and push the organization further than you could on your own.
The episode focuses on embracing the unique strengths each individual brings and learning how to intentionally incorporate those differences into your growth strategy—rather than resisting them or trying to mold everyone into the same version of a leader.
Chris also emphasizes that communication is the foundation of great leadership. Without clear and defined communication, teams drift, expectations blur, and growth stalls. Leaders must set the tone, articulate the vision, and create clarity so the people around them know how to develop, contribute, and grow alongside the organization.
This episode is a must-listen for leaders who want stronger teams, better alignment, and sustainable growth.