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Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast

#298: Is Complacency Killing Your Performance

Jun 27, 2024
This podcast discusses the challenges of complacency in organizations and ways to combat it. They emphasize leading by example, setting clear goals, promoting professional development, and maintaining work-life balance. Strategies to prevent decline after periods of success and create a culture that encourages initiative and engagement are highlighted.
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Quick takeaways

  • To combat complacency, leaders should focus on leading by example, promoting self-awareness, and providing feedback and coaching.
  • Encouraging work-life balance, recognizing small wins, and creating a culture of continuous improvement can counteract complacency in teams.

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Recognizing Complacency in Organizations

Complacency can follow periods of great success in organizations, often leading to a decline in performance. Signs of complacency include a drop in quality of work, reduced productivity, and lack of initiative among team members. Addressing complacency requires continuous self-awareness, promoting feedback, coaching, and focusing on fundamental daily tasks rather than resting on past achievements.

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