May 19, 2025

What Mountain Climbing Can Teach Us About Building Better Teams

At Ellis Adams Group, we find leadership lessons in unexpected places—including on the side of a mountain. One of our team members, Zaylan, is a climber who recently shared a story from Mount Stuart in Cascadia. It was more than just an adventure—it was a powerful example of trust, teamwork, and what it takes to lead. Here’s what his climb taught us about building strong teams in business.

He’s a mountain climber.

He’s not climbing small hills.

He’s climbing Mount Rainier near Seattle.

To say he takes this seriously would be an understatement.

His name is Zaylan, and he’s a team member here at the Ellis Adams Group. In a recent conversation, Zaylan told me he was looking for a new climbing partner. On a climb last October, he couldn’t reach a handhold on a crucial part of the climb. His partner stretched out his hand and offered it to Zaylan as a handhold. Zaylan decided to trust him, grabbed hold of his hand, and was pulled up to the next section of the mountain. It was then he knew he had found a new climbing partner. The guy didn’t just look out for himself, he had Zaylan’s best interest at heart.

Not only is this critical in mountain climbing, it’s crucial when you’re building a team.

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