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

Feb 18, 2026

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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?

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