My son went hunting with some friends a while back. They took a break and went in to a nearby small town for lunch. Justin didn't have any cash with him and the bar-b-q place didn't take credit cards. However, they did accept checks and he happened to have his checkbook with him.
When he offered to write a check for his lunch, the proprietor turned him down, saying "I don't know your people."
Justin had never heard that phrase. But having grown up in West Texas and frequented small towns like Breckenridge and Stamford as a child, I recognized the statement.
In those environments everyone knows everybody, and everyone knows your family - your people.
The phrase is a good reminder for all of us: Who are your people?
Who are the people in your inner circle? Who are the people you go to for advice and counsel? Who are the people you allow to challenge you? Who can ask you "What is your motive?" without you becoming defensive.
As leaders, we need these people in our life. We should seek them and cultivate them.
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