The Cost of Compromise: Relationships

In this episode of The Authentic Edge, I reflect on a powerful lesson I have learned from my family and business life: talent is never enough- character matters just as much.

 

For years, my husband and sons stayed loyal to a barber who was brilliant at his craft but unreliable in every other way- always late, always making excuses. When they finally moved on, they found not just a great barber but one whose presence uplifted them.

 

The same pattern played out in my business. I trusted a contractor with impeccable craftsmanship, but his lack of integrity cost me time, energy, and peace of mind. When an opportunity arose for him to redeem himself, he made more promises, and then disappeared again. That’s when I realised: you cannot take low-character people into high-level spaces.

 

✨ Here’s the challenge for you:

• Are you holding onto people, services, or partnerships simply because they’re skilled, even though they lack integrity?

• Is fear making you settle for “good enough” instead of right?

• Where are you compromising because you don’t think you’ll find better?

 

Don’t let urgency, budget, or doubt lead you to invest in people who drain you. A strong foundation is built with patience and great character.

 

🎧 Tune in for insights on how to discern when it’s time to move on and elevate your circle—personally and professionally.

 

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