Why You Must Factor the Human Element into Every Decision
Welcome back to the Mid Market Insider!
Today we’re diving into why every business should factor the human element into every decision you make.
It’s easy to associate private equity with spreadsheets and financial models.
But at Four Pillars, we never lose sight of the human element behind every business decision.
Here’s how:
We consider how our choices impact:
Employees
Customers
Communities
That might sometimes slow decision-making, but our view is that it leads to better outcomes.
Our focus on relationships extends to how we work with portfolio companies.
We're not distant investors barking orders down the chain of command.
We're active partners, rolling up our sleeves to drive meaningful improvements.
By balancing financial goals with human considerations, we often uncover unique opportunities for growth and value creation that purely numbers-focused approaches might miss.
At the end of the day, we believe that the strongest businesses are those that create value for all stakeholders—not just shareholders.
That's the Four Pillars way.
That’s all for today’s newsletter! Thanks for reading!
📅 Next Week:
In next week’s edition, we’re going to dive into the common misconceptions about having a debt-free business and why it may not be good for growth.
Keep building,
Nick
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