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CHANGE HOW YOU LEAD
Set the example for the whole team to follow
You don’t need a massive team to build a high-performance culture. But if your employees or contractors are going through the motions, it’s not just a people problem in my opinion it’s often a leadership signal.
When engagement is high, teams innovate, stay late, solve problems, and bring passion. When it’s low, everything slows down and the business likely struggles.
Here’s why how you lead matters more than ever…
HOW TO GET THE TEAM ON BOARD
Setting the right tone, daily
1. People Perform Better When They Feel Seen and Valued
Recognition boosts productivity by 12–25% according to Gallup data.
A 30-second Slack/Teams message or voice note praising good work can unlock 10x effort. How often do you tell your team good job?
Ask: “Who do I need to publicly appreciate this week?” and set the tone to do this weekly to help with engagement.
2. Clarity Creates Confidence (and Motivation)
Vague direction is the fastest path to disengagement and in today’s market you do not want this…AT ALL!
Set clear expectations with outcomes, not just tasks: “Here’s what success looks like.”
Use weekly check-ins to ensure no one’s stuck or drifting as silent frustration kills morale.
3. Autonomy Drives Ownership
Micromanagement says: “I don’t trust you.” We’ve all been here before right? If you haven’t, you’re very lucky!
Delegation with freedom truly says: “You’ve got this and I’m here if needed.” Be there, but give space.
Give people permission to make decisions and test ideas within a sandbox of safety.
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4. Feedback Isn’t a Threat…It’s a Trust Signal
High-trust teams want constructive feedback. It means you care.
Use a feedback loop like “What’s working / What’s missing / What can improve?”
When feedback goes both ways, engagement becomes shared and not demanded.
5. Your Energy Sets the Ceiling
Leadership is emotional transfer. If you show up tired, vague, or reactive—your team feels it.
Bring clarity, direction, optimism, and belief—even when things are hard.
You don’t need to be perfect, just present and real.
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