Leading By Turning Around And Pulling

Victoria Eady Butler told us yesterday at The Fifty-Six Society inauguration that her and Nearest Green Distillery’s Leadership philosophy was to “Pull as you climb.” I love this! Read more about my time with Victoria yesterday in You Can’t Script This: Leading Like Victoria Eady Butler.

When interviewed in 2023, Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Nearest Green Distillery, commented on making a commitment to investing in minority founded, owned and led companies, saying, “When you are an African American woman who has figured out a pathway to success within an industry that has historically been reserved for white males, it becomes your responsibility to turn around and pull as you climb.” If you want to know the whole story I highly recommend reading Fawn’s incredible book, Love & Whiskey.

The leadership philosophy of “turn around and pull as you climb” means that as we advance and achieve success, we actively support and uplift others along their own journeys. Instead of climbing the ladder alone or leaving others behind, leaders who adopt this approach prioritize empowering their team members, sharing opportunities, and fostering collective growth. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and mutual development, ensuring that progress is shared and that the success of one contributes to the success of many.

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