#411 - Trust the Man on the Ground: Building Teams That Make Fast Decisions

In this episode, Dillon shares insights from a book that's transforming how he leads Vertical Design Services: "The Mission, The Men and Me" by retired Delta Force commander Pete Blaber. As the company scales—bringing Kowabunga Studios fully in-house, planning their October summit, and navigating massive contract negotiations—Dillon breaks down the leadership framework that's helping him through the growing pains.The core principle is simple but powerful: evaluate every decision through three questions in order—Does it serve the mission? Does it serve the team? What's in it for me? When you put yourself last, you make better decisions.Dillon also explores the critical importance of trusting "the man on the ground"—empowering team members closest to the work to make decisions without becoming a micromanaging bottleneck. Learn why giving your team spending authority, decision-making power, and genuine trust is the key to scaling fast without losing quality.