No Bullsh!t Leadership The Real Reason Your Team Underperforms: It's Easier To Rein In a Stallion Than To Flog a Donkey
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Sep 9, 2025 Explore effective strategies for building high-performing teams and why it's crucial to enforce clear standards. Discover the metaphor of 'reining in a stallion' versus 'flogging a donkey' to highlight the challenge of managing diverse talent. Learn about the complexities of underperformance and the need for accountability. Rethink leadership by balancing empathy and performance while championing your best team members for overall success. This insightful discussion empowers leaders to focus on results and cultivate a winning environment.
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Weakest Performer Sets The Bar
- Team quality is set by the weakest performer, not the strongest.
- Raising the minimum acceptable standard lifts overall performance.
Set And Enforce Minimum Standards
- Set clear minimum acceptable standards and enforce them.
- Expect people to meet standards or find a less demanding role.
What Makes A Stallion
- 'Stallion' talent combines skill, good behaviour, and growth appetite.
- Deep subject-matter expertise alone doesn't make someone a top performer.