Balance Quote by Drew Waters
“I was more of kind (who was better at) building businesses and selling them. That was a big thing for me. I was very good at that. I wasn't good as a boss. I was either your best friend or your worst enemy. I didn't balance the two very well. (So) I sold them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Podcast, 2022
The speaker excels at creating and selling companies but struggles with consistent leadership, oscillating between being overly friendly or antagonistic.
In simple terms: Good at building and selling businesses, poor at balanced leadership.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and develop consistent leadership style.
Themes
leadership
entrepreneurship
balance
relationships
growth
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
personal development
When to use this quote
- startup founders
- company sales
- team building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
management styles
emotional intelligence
business lifecycle
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain professionalism while being approachable?
- What steps can improve balanced leadership?
A Different Perspective
Leadership inconsistency can undermine long-term success.
