"A business is not a family." – Codie Sanchez A thought-provoking quote

"A business is not a family." – Codie Sanchez A thought-provoking quote.

Because how often do you hear: "We feel like a family." Connection. Warmth. Trust. All valuable. But... a company is not a family.

And that is exactly what makes the difference between survival and growth.

💼 A successful company does not build a family. It builds a top team. A high-performance team that strengthens each other and that works together with focus, feedback and responsibility.

With clear goals, shared ambitions and room to excel. Because let's be honest: you don't choose a family. 

You do choose a team.

🔄 Leaders who continue to treat their team like a family postpone difficult conversations. They keep people on board who do not (any longer) fit or do not perform well enough. And that... slows growth, suppresses innovation, frustrates the real drivers in your team.

What really characterizes a high-performance team?

✔️ Clear vision and shared responsibility

✔️ Ownership, accountability & continuous feedback

✔️ Trust and performance culture

✔️ Space for talent, growth and farewell where necessary

🙌People-oriented leadership does not mean that you allow everything.

It means that you dare to make choices in function of the whole - with respect and with direction. So no... your team does not have to be a family.

But it can be a place where people can be themselves, feel valued and want to contribute to something bigger than themselves.

What does a high-performance team mean to you?