In this powerful episode of The Big Small Business Podcast, hosts Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard step away from their usual lighthearted stories to tackle one of the hardest realities leaders face—guiding a team through tragedy.
Ben and Wade reflect on the national impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and then share deeply personal stories of loss, crisis, and resilience from their own companies. From navigating employee tragedies to processing anger and grief, they open up about the challenges leaders face when “business as usual” collides with life-altering events.
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This is a sobering but necessary conversation for business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to lead well when it matters most.
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