In this special Q&A edition of Crossroad Conversations, the Lewis Brothers hand the mic to their audience and employees for a candid session of Unfiltered Leadership Questions. From favorite hobbies to leadership lessons, time management, and running a family business, this episode is all about real answers to real questions.

They dive into how patience, trust, and communication shape leadership; how staying humble and surrounding yourself with smarter people creates growth; and why balancing family and business comes down to respect and long-term perspective. The brothers also share stories about racing each other, building their dream dealership, supporting the local running community, and how showing up matters more than any check you write.

Takeaways

  • Seek advice from people already at the level you want to reach.
  • Great leaders listen first and act only after gathering all sides.
  • Patience and clarity prevent unnecessary conflict.
  • Hobbies evolve with life—balance creates longevity.
  • In family business, define boundaries between “family” and “work.”
  • Respect outweighs hierarchy in leadership.
  • Preparation and discipline are key to showing up on time and ready.
  • Community impact comes from participation, not just sponsorship.
  • Growth happens when you delegate and trust others to lead.
  • Humility, communication, and shared goals keep a family business thriving.

Chapters

00:00 Surround Yourself with Smarter People 00:20 Welcome to Unfiltered Leadership Questions 01:05 Favorite Hobbies Outside the Dealership 03:45 Leadership Lessons from Experience 06:00 The Power of Listening Before Reacting 07:10 Managing People and Building Respect 08:00 Future Growth and Expansion Plans 09:20 The Key to Being on Time 10:40 Preparation, Planning, and Accountability 12:30 Work–Life Balance and Communication 13:00 Competition, Teamwork, and Brotherhood 16:40 Why the Dealership Moved Locations 18:20 How to Earn Leadership the Right Way 21:00 Favorite Cars and Automotive Memories 25:50 Challenges of Running a Family Business 27:30 Respect, Authority, and Communication Among Brothers 30:00 Maintaining Trust and Shared Goals 34:00 Transitioning from Traditional to Social Media 36:50 The Decision that Changed Everything 38:30 Growth, Vision, and Accountability 40:00 Community Involvement and the Running Culture 44:00 Why Showing Up Matters More Than Sponsorship 46:30 Closing Thoughts