Brad SemmensMany leaders assume their team has a motivation problem. In reality, motivation is often the symptom, not the cause.When performance starts slipping, engagement declines or people stop showing initiative,
Brad SemmensOne of the more interesting patterns I've noticed is that many intelligent, capable leaders eventually become the biggest constraint to their own business. Not because they lack capability. Because they have too much of it. They built the business
Brad SemmensMost leaders believe they show up consistently. That how they lead on a good day… is how they lead every day. But that’s not what actually happens. Because pressure changes things.
Brad SemmensMost leaders have said this at some point. “The standard just isn’t there.” Work isn’t quite right. Details are missed. Quality is inconsistent. And it becomes frustrating. Because in your mind, it’s clear what good looks like. So the assumption is simple. People aren’t meeting the standard.