“Am I too intense? Do I expect too much? Am I the problem?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a conversation that so many salon owners are having behind closed doors. Maybe you’ve had a stylist say, “This job is too mentally taxing.” Maybe a team member made you feel like your standards are “too much.” And maybe, just maybe, you’ve found yourself softening your expectations out of guilt.

I get it. I’ve been there. I even had one of my own leaders tell me that everything we were doing inside Salon Lace, one-on-ones, assistant classes, extension training, photoshoots, retreats, train-the-trainers was “TOO MUCH.” And I’ll be honest, for a moment, it made me want to shrink back and do nothing at all.

But here’s the truth: high expectations are not a weakness. They’re a leadership strength when they’re clearly communicated.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why guilt creeps in when your team pushes back, and how to stop doubting yourself.
✨ The difference between a wrong fit and a right fit (and why the wrong ones will always call your standards “too much”).
✨ Why lowering expectations doesn’t protect your salon, it destroys your culture.
✨ The balance of grace: how to show compassion without lowering your standards.
✨ How to set crystal-clear expectations from Day 1 so your team knows exactly how to rise to the bar.

Here’s the reframe: it’s not about lowering the bar. It’s about finding people who are willing and excited to rise to it.

Because the right people? They’ll call your standards home.

This week, I want you to audit your expectations.

Where have you lowered the bar out of guilt? And how can you reset it clearly with your team?

Need help creating those expectations?

Grab our Dress Code → https://lg-education.kit.com/2e4e9f724d

Grab our Ultimate Assistant Guide → https://lg-education.mykajabi.com/ultimateassistantguide 

It’ll give you the systems, visuals, and clarity you need to lead with confidence.

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