Your company can only grow as fast as the leaders running it. These seven issues keep yours a step behind.


Every issue on this page is also a trait your leaders can develop. Build all seven, and your leaders grow as fast as your company does.
Your leaders blame others and avoid the hard decisions their roles require.
Your leaders stay humble, take responsibility, and make the hard calls.
Your leaders keep relying on the skills that got them promoted instead of the skills their new role demands.
Your leaders develop the skills the team needs to reach the next level.
Your leaders are maxed out, doing work their people should own, with no time left to lead.
Your leaders manage their time, energy, attention, and people so they have room to lead.
Your leaders aren't on the same page about where the company is headed or who owns what.
Every person knows where the team is going, why it matters, and the part they play.
Your leaders work in silos and don't trust each other enough to collaborate.
Your leaders build a team where people feel safe, trust each other, and grow together.
Your leaders tolerate behavior and attitudes that undermine your values.
Your leaders create an atmosphere where your values show up in everyday behavior.
Your leaders' priorities, words, and expectations shift week to week, so no one knows what to count on.
Your leaders stay steady in their vision, words, and expectations, so people know what to count on.