A Test of Leadership: How Business Owners Can Navigate Any Crisis

Running a business doesn’t stop when life gets heavy. In this episode, we talk openly about what it really means to lead with care and concern when everything feels unstable—emotionally, socially, and economically.Julia Lashay shares real-time insight from Minneapolis, where fear, uncertainty, and disruption reshaped how agents showed up for their families, clients, and communities. We unpack how survival mode impacts decision-making, why integrity shows up most clearly during hardship, and how leadership is tested when there’s no clear playbook.We also explore the importance of communication, the power of community, and why silence from leaders speaks louder than words. From financial reserves to mission-driven leadership, this conversation reminds us that care isn’t a slogan—it’s a habit. When chaos hits, who we are becomes impossible to hide.We Talk About: [00:00] Introduction[02:33] How Do You Balance Running a Business When Your People Are in Survival Mode?[04:44] Is Care a Slogan—or a Habit Rooted in Integrity?[06:27] Why Does Community and “Your Tribe” Matter More During Crisis?[08:11] What Do You Say When You Want to Help but Don’t Have Answers?[11:35]  Are Phone Calls Still the Gold Standard for Showing You Care?[18:53]  Are Financial Reserves the Real Difference Between Panic and Stability?[20:12] What Does It Mean to Lead With Care and Concern in Uncertain Times?[23:05] How Should Leaders Speak Up When There’s an Elephant in the Room?[31:02] Can Care Be Taught—or Must It Be Lived?Resources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyBecome a real estate agent HEREConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayBo MenkitiInstagram: @bomenkitiFacebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkitiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/Produced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.