93% of leaders focus on what their teams should be doing. But only 7%? They lead based on what their people can do—and they’re building the most adaptable, high-performing teams out there.
When I was leading a large team in operations and finance, I realized I was always chasing productivity—metrics, KPIs, deadlines. One day, I asked a team member why they weren’t excelling in the task I’d assigned. Their response stopped me cold: “I can do it… but it drains me.” That simple line made me shift from directive leadership to developmental leadership. I stopped focusing solely on what my team should be doing and started aligning responsibilities with their strengths, awareness, and capacity.
Here’s the truth: • Teams thrive when their leaders lead with insight, not assumption. • Leaders who understand the difference between capacity and responsibility drive 21% higher engagement (Gallup). • In a world of burnout and distraction, knowing what your people can pay attention to is more powerful than ever.
Next time you delegate, ask these three long-tail-SEO-worthy questions: 1. What energizes you at work? 2. When do you feel the most focused and effective? 3. Is this assignment aligned with your current bandwidth and strengths?
This approach not only aligns with adaptive leadership principles but also boosts your team’s trust and performance—because people want to be seen, not just managed.
If you desire a high-performing team, stop assigning tasks like you’re programming robots. The conflict? You might be unintentionally ignoring your team’s most valuable asset: their attention and energy.
Want to lead with greater clarity and connection? Drop a “YES” in the comments and I’ll send you my free guide: “5 Questions to Build a People-First Leadership Culture in 10 Minutes a Week.”
This is for growth-minded leaders, team managers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring executives looking to: • Increase engagement • Build resilient teams • Lead with purpose and clarity
In just 10 minutes a week, you can start leading for potential—not just performance.
♻️ I hope you found this valuable, please share with your network.
Matt Gillis
Are you leading for performance or potential?
93% of leaders focus on what their teams should be doing. But only 7%? They lead based on what their people can do—and they’re building the most adaptable, high-performing teams out there.
When I was leading a large team in operations and finance, I realized I was always chasing productivity—metrics, KPIs, deadlines. One day, I asked a team member why they weren’t excelling in the task I’d assigned. Their response stopped me cold:
“I can do it… but it drains me.”
That simple line made me shift from directive leadership to developmental leadership. I stopped focusing solely on what my team should be doing and started aligning responsibilities with their strengths, awareness, and capacity.
Here’s the truth:
• Teams thrive when their leaders lead with insight, not assumption.
• Leaders who understand the difference between capacity and responsibility drive 21% higher engagement (Gallup).
• In a world of burnout and distraction, knowing what your people can pay attention to is more powerful than ever.
Next time you delegate, ask these three long-tail-SEO-worthy questions:
1. What energizes you at work?
2. When do you feel the most focused and effective?
3. Is this assignment aligned with your current bandwidth and strengths?
This approach not only aligns with adaptive leadership principles but also boosts your team’s trust and performance—because people want to be seen, not just managed.
If you desire a high-performing team, stop assigning tasks like you’re programming robots. The conflict? You might be unintentionally ignoring your team’s most valuable asset: their attention and energy.
Want to lead with greater clarity and connection?
Drop a “YES” in the comments and I’ll send you my free guide:
“5 Questions to Build a People-First Leadership Culture in 10 Minutes a Week.”
This is for growth-minded leaders, team managers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring executives looking to:
• Increase engagement
• Build resilient teams
• Lead with purpose and clarity
In just 10 minutes a week, you can start leading for potential—not just performance.
♻️ I hope you found this valuable, please share with your network.
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