I Started My Career As A Busboy.
And It’s Why I Am Successful Today.
I started my career in hospitality as a busboy at Sweet Tomatoes.
As the guy at the bottom of the food chain, I quickly learned that there isn't a job that's "beneath me." And I have carried that mentality with me to this day.
I truly believe if you want to build a strong organization, you must know all aspects of all jobs.
But why?
It's essential when looking for the right person to fill the role and helps you decide how to delegate tasks, but there is a far more critical reason. You must be understanding, be empathetic, and manage all roles in sync– no matter where they lie on the organization chart.
It's how to be the best leader you can be. You will be more tactful and understanding while getting the best out of your employees. All while building a solid foundation for your venture.
And that's the overarching goal. Building strong foundations to set up your organization for long-term stability and efficient functions. If you try to grow with an unstable foundation, things can crumble quickly…
I've encountered this multiple times in my career, and it's taken a few crumbles for me to learn.
Back in my days in hospitality, our culture initially lacked this foundation. It was never solid enough for things to grow organically, but as we developed and refined it, we developed a base foundation and saw individuals flourish.
On other ventures, we had an excellent vision but completely lacked execution. Without our investment in the foundation, the inability to execute these great ideas brought everything toppling down.
And let me be clear: Cash can't fix the fundamentals of your foundation. It takes effort, planning, and time to develop the culture that will help your venture thrive.
The old saying is true. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and the leader's job is to ensure those weak links aren't there.
That being said, take a moment and measure how strong your foundation is. Are there some cracks that need to be sealed? Or some reinforcement that can be added?
In my experience, growth is great, but stability is better.
G aka The Chain Inspector
