Your Leadership Problem Isn’t the Team—It’s You

Your Leadership Problem Isn’t the Team—It’s You

If your team feels disorganized, burnt out, or disengaged, here’s something bold to consider: maybe it’s not a “people” problem—it’s a leadership one. Too many leaders jump straight to blame when performance dips, but few stop to ask themselves if they’ve given people the clarity, consistency, or direction they need.

If your priorities change every week, your communication is reactionary, and your people feel like they’re chasing moving targets—you’re not leading a team, you’re steering a storm. Being in charge doesn’t mean you’re doing it well. Leadership is earned, not assigned, and it’s most visible when things get messy.

You say you want accountability, but do you hold yourself to the same standards? Do you create an environment where mistakes are addressed with coaching? Are you walking the talk or just barking out buzzwords?

Because leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room...

...it’s about being the most dependable.

Your people aren’t failing you; more likely, they’re trying to survive the chaos you’ve created. Fix the foundation. Lead with clarity. Follow up. Be consistent. If your team seems lost, it’s your job to hand them the map, not to scream from the sidelines.

Want them to step up? Show them how.

And if you’re not willing to do that work?

Don’t be surprised when no one follows your lead.