Stop unknowingly sabotaging your team's trust and commitment. In Episode 95 of "What the Biz?!," Brigitte Vegter and Dan Proczko deliver a strategic blueprint for intentional leadership. This episode will empower you to recognize the subtle "leaks" in your leadership and provide a clear, four-step plan to fix them. You'll learn how to transform your leadership from one that creates chaos and confusion into one that builds trust, clarity, and a winning culture.

Discover the keys to intentional leadership:

• Recognize the seven behaviors that signal "I don't care," including having inconsistent expectations and ignoring feedback.
• Learn to take ownership of your mistakes as a leader, a simple act that can rebuild trust and respect.
• Master the art of consistent communication, and "beat the drum" of your vision and mission until your team not only hears it but understands it.
• Embrace the power of small actions to build trust and show your team you are paying attention.
• Understand why giving up control and allowing your team to make mistakes is a critical step for growth and delegation.

Show Notes:

In this episode, Brigitte and Dan provide an introspective look at leadership, identifying subtle behaviors that can unintentionally undermine a team’s trust and culture.

Key Takeaways:

• The 7 Leadership Leaks: The hosts identify seven behaviors that quietly say, "I don't care," including showing up late to meetings and never following up on issues.
• Chaos vs. Clarity: Leaders must consistently "beat the drum" of their vision and mission. By the time the leader is bored of saying it, the team is just starting to understand it.
• The 4 Solutions:
  1. Name It: Own the problem and take accountability with your team .
  2. Start Small: Focus on fixing one behavior at a time to rebuild trust .
  3. Invite Meaningful Feedback: Ask specific questions instead of vague ones to get actionable advice .
  4. Clean Up the Chaos: Create a log of issues and decisions to provide context and show your team you're working behind the scenes.

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Hosts
Daniel Proczko - myPocketMarketing
Brigitte Vegter - Vegter Financial