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A leader’s actions speak louder than words. Showing up when things are falling apart teaches the team that problems are the only time their leader cares. In this episode, Leila Hormozi highlights a common leadership pitfall: accidentally training a team on the wrong things. Leila shares how leaders, whether intentional or not, condition their teams through their actions, and how this can lead to reactive, anxiety-filled cultures. She offers a simple solution that involves showing up before the leader is needed, reinforcing early communication, and sharing focus and context so the team can move faster with clarity. Her insights from experience will transform the way you approach leadership and create an environment that naturally reinforces high performance without micromanaging.

In this episode

00:00 Why visibility is critical for leaders

04:08 How a leader's behavior impacts the team’s behavior

09:19 Three ways leaders train the wrong stuff

12:41 Proactive visibility practice: 30-minute check-ins

15:13 Sharing context proactively to reduce anxiety

18:08 Simple steps to start building a new culture

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