Are You the Reason Your Team is Struggling? Here’s the Truth No One Tells You

24/06/2025 9 min Temporada 1 Episodio 92

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Episode Synopsis

Is your team missing deadlines, feeling worn out, or just not getting things right? It might not be their fault, and it could be something you're doing (or not doing). In this episode, Chris G. opens up about mistakes he's made as a leader, especially around hiring and communication. He talks honestly about how rushing to hire, not training people well, and keeping too much in your head can hurt your team. Chris shares simple ways to be a better leader, like setting clear expectations, training in different ways, and really listening. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how you're leading, this is the episode to help you reset and grow with your team.

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(0:38) Leadership starts with the mirror
(2:33) Hire slow, fire fast with intention
(3:37) Clear communication and feedback loops
(5:00) Building culture and using peer pressure positively
(6:20) Encouraging ideas and giving credit
(8:04) Embracing mistakes as learning tools
(8:40) Simple tips to lead better this week
(9:34) Outro

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