Your Team Isn’t Lazy—They’re Lost

You’re just dragging everyone along behind you.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are ignored.

No one’s quite sure who’s responsible for what.

Instead of making steady progress, you’re constantly circling back, repeating instructions, and correcting mistakes.

You’re not alone.

I spoke recently with a practice owner who thought, “If I show up and work hard, my people will show up and work hard.”

But it didn’t play out that way.

Her team wasn’t unmotivated—they were unclear.

They wanted to do the right thing, but didn’t know what that looked like.

Because expectations weren’t clearly defined or consistently reinforced, every day felt like firefighting.

Here’s what you need to get your team on board:

• Paint the Picture: Don’t assume your team sees what you see. Share your vision often, clearly, and with examples.

• Set Real Boundaries: When you tolerate something once, you silently approve it. Be consistent. Your follow-through builds trust.

• Invite Their Input: People are more invested in what they help shape. Ask for feedback on what’s working and what’s not.

Getting buy-in isn’t about pushing harder.

It’s about bringing your team into the vision—then giving them the tools and structure to succeed.

If you’re not sure where to begin, I’ve created tools to help you.

Visit the Resource Library to explore practical ways to lead your team forward, together.