Signing out of account, Standby...

To become a successful business leader, you require many attributes. We can find these attributes in everyday life. Here are a couple of my snapshot lessons.

I've learned many things throughout my career, and one of them is that in everyday life, there are many lessons that can be applied in the professional sphere to become an exceptional entrepreneur. We only have to stop and watch to catch those red-handed moments, to later apply them to our business management.

Being a sales executive means travel is a part of the process, thus, airports become part of your life. Although this situation has changed drastically due to the recent health crisis we've gone through, changing face-to-face meetings to online calls with half suit coat and half shorts. But that's another story. We can dig into it on another occasion. Airports make a bizarre and interestingly great place to see human behavior under stress. They create opportunities seldom seen in any other venue.

Related: 6 Timeless Strategies That Drive Successful Entrepreneurship

The lessons learned, all around us, give us great stories and teaching moments that often apply to business leadership and building culture. Many years ago, I was stuck in Denver on a long layover. I had a laptop over one shoulder, a stuffed, 2-day carry-on bag over the other, with a heavy projector case strapped over that same shoulder pad.

In my left hand, I held a large Pepsi balanced on a book I had been reading. In my right hand, a plastic fork, knife, napkins and a foot-long hot dog covered in cheese and chili. Did I tell you I was a health nut? Well, I am. I only eat things that have enough preservatives, so no one will ever know when I finally reach my expiration date.

As I was reaching the end of the moving walkway, the 10-pound projector case began to slip from my shoulder. I lifted my shoulder as high as I could to keep the strap in place. I only had 5 ft (1.52 m) to the end and then another few steps to my gate. My destination was in sight, and once I reached it, I could set this all down.

Just as I hit the silver metal end, the bag slipped and dropped from my shoulder straight to my forearm with such force it acted as a catapult. My hand barely moved, but my chili dog shot 8 ft (2.44 m) in the air. I actually had to jump to the side before being impaled. Funny thing — I still want that chili dog to this day. I was so hungry and watching it splat on the floor was so disheartening; I can actually taste it somehow.

Related: 4 Entrepreneurship Lessons You Won't Learn In a Classroom

Continuing with the chili dog accident, once I managed to take control of my juggling abilities, which proved to be sub-par, I ran to the nearest chair. Unpacking must have looked like a Grand Canyon mule reaching the barn. I could hear startled travelers jumping over the soiled sausage in surprise. I'm not sure what they thought it was.

Then, as I turned around to clean my mess, it was gone. A little residue was still there, but the dog, bun, and much of the mess had vanished. I felt like I was in Disneyland. Did the fairies get to it? As I turned around, I spotted the quick cleaning janitor with a bucket, exiting a nondescript door. I apologized as he reached me. Instead of a grunt or wave-off, he actually seemed happy to clean it up.

"Not to worry, these things happen. Sorry, you lost your dog. They're pretty tasty. Go tell 'em I said to give you a new one, and they'll hook you up," he explained with a grin as he darted from my eye contact to the floor and back to me.

This was the Paul Blart of janitors. The man was not a cleaner — he was in the customer service business. He was so efficient. Not only that, but he recognized the issue and did something about it immediately. I was lucky to catch him before he disappeared onto the next need. Great job, Denver Airport employees!

These two lessons might be obvious to you, but keeping them consistent throughout your working hours day in and day out isn't easy. Keeping it simple is one of the most complex attributes to acquire and when we're juggling product, sales, coaching, customers and employees. Things can get messy really quickly.

Entrepreneurship is an amazing ride, but it is so easy to lose sight of the little things that ultimately make the biggest difference and set you on the make-or-break thin line. Stop juggling between departments, ask for help, and you'll achieve great things implementing the good caught red-handed management culture.

Related: 7 Life Lessons From My Entrepreneurship Journey

Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Advice & Inspiring Stories are all in one place. Explore the new Entrepreneur Bookstore.

Tory Burch Built a Brand Around Empowering Women. Now Her Foundation Is Furthering Her Mission: 'How Do We as a Company Have a Positive Impact on Humanity?'

This Founder Had to Play College Basketball in Men's Shorts and Shoes, So She Launched an Athletic Clothing Company Named After the Now 50-Year-Old Title IX Act

Is Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' the Theme Song of the Great Resignation?

You're Probably Falling for All of Amazon Prime Day's Psychological Sales Tactics. A Marketing Professor Reveals Them — and How You Can Actually Get the Best Deal.

Comedian Paul Virzi: 'If You're Not Authentic, You Have Nothing'

Struggling to Come Up With Creative Ideas? Try Doing This.

Picking a Winning Emerging Brand Is How You Get Rich in Franchising. Here's How to Spot One.

The latest news, articles, and resources sent to your inbox.

I understand that the data I am submitting will be used to provide me with the above-described products and/or services and communications in connection therewith.

Read our privacy policy for more information.

Copyright © 2022 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media Inc.