... is the importance of evolving technically, intellectually, and socially as I search for the right candidates.

The company workers, majority of the time treated me as Family/

Do not do it! The company is totally mismanaged. The middle and upper management have no regards for the employees. They also claim no responsibility for their poor business decisions and hold everyone else accountable for their short comings. It is mostly a hostile working environment with constant battles and arguments between the business departments. If you are not a yes man or woman do not apply.