Send us a textIn this episode, I open up about one of the biggest leadership traps I’ve seen (and experienced) firsthand: hiring your friends. It might seem like a great idea early on, especially in a startup, but more often than not, it ends in broken trust and lost relationships.I talk about how familiarity breeds contempt, why the shift in power dynamics can ruin a friendship, and the real cost of choosing comfort over clarity in your business. I’d rather protect the relationship than risk it for a role and I explain exactly why.But that’s not all we cover.We also dive into:- How to handle competition in a Christlike way- Why you need to protect what God has entrusted to you—your “castle”- What to do when employees start relationships with each other- The biblical take on partiality in business vs. in church- Why I avoid sharing the Gospel with people who have no desire for it- And how I think about friends as investors vs. partnersIf you’re a Christian leader or entrepreneur navigating team building, competition, or faith in the workplace—this episode will challenge you to lead with wisdom, conviction, and discernment.Chapters:00:00 – Protect What God Has Entrusted00:28 – Handling Competition in a Christlike Manner02:01 – Stewarding Business and Ethical Hiring03:10 – Dealing with a Lost Client04:00 – Building a Defensible Business04:22 – Employees in Romantic Relationships05:50 – Partiality in Business vs. Church08:28 – Should I Hire My Friend?10:46 – Friends as Business Partners and Investors13:43 – Lending Money to Friends and FamilyNew Episodes Premiere every Tuesday MorningWant to connect with Skylar? Shoot him a message on Instagram to @SkylarLewis and receive a free gift from Skylar personally and be sure to subscribe on YouTube @SkylarLewis for additional teachings. If you're interested in learning more about Rise Up Kings, learn more on Instagram at @RiseUpKings

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