Address low performance like a leader, not a manager

April 28, 2025

It’s Tactical Tuesday!

Here is the Thought, Tip, and Tool of the week...

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The Thought

Did you know... “Leaders who address low performance with empathy and coaching improve engagement by 30%,” according to a study by Zenger & Folkman. Great leadership is about seeing the potential in your team and guiding them through challenges with a mindset of empowerment.

Quote:
"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." – Ralph Nader

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The Tip

Remember to… Lead with curiosity rather than conclusions. When performance dips, approach it as an opportunity to understand what's truly going on. Collaborate on defining success and ask, “How can I support your growth?” This gives your team the autonomy to own their progress and makes the conversation one of mutual respect, not just correction.

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The Tool

Short Video: Watch this short video on how to coach like a leader.
Find out how to address low performance by leading with questions, clarifying goals, and fostering a culture of commitment and ownership.

Watch the viral video on TikTok

Watch the video (and read the popular post) on LinkedIn

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Leadership Question of the week…

Here is the top question this week from our 200+ Leadership Questions (part of our Complete Leader Package. Don’t have these? Get instant access here.

❓If you had time to improve one system or process, what would it be?
❓How would it make us better?
❓What’s one small change we can test today?

Activity of the week…

Here is the top activity this week from our 52 Team Meeting Activity Cards. Don’t have these download? Get your physical copy here OR a printable version as part of the Complete Leader Package.

Watch the activity description of the “IDEA MACHINE”

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Spark dialogue with your team.

Ignite engagement.

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Thank you for leading like a coach out there!

-Dwight

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