07/09/2026
The founders knew leadership was a relay, not a solo sprint.
I didn’t really understand that until I left the Army and tried to build something on my own.
Early on, I thought being a leader meant having all the answers and carrying the load myself. I learned real quick that leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about bringing others along for the journey.
Benjamin Franklin believed that investing in others was just as important as getting it right yourself.
He said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” That’s the lesson that changed my whole approach to leadership, in business and in life.
When I started sharing what I’d learned, instead of just keeping my head down, everything shifted. I saw teammates grow into leaders themselves—and that’s how you build something that lasts.
The leaders who shape the future are the ones who lift others up along the way. Who are you investing in as a leader?
Tag a mentor or mentee—or share how you’re building up your team this month.
God bless,
—Norm