No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

669. What It Really Means to Pour Into Your People

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Oct 21, 2025
What does it truly mean to invest in your team? It’s about transferring your time, energy, and belief to help others grow. Discover the five essential methods for effective leadership: time, teaching, trust, truth, and tailwinds. Learn how personalized one-on-one meetings, candid feedback, and fostering ownership can boost team performance and retention. Brian highlights inspirational leaders who exemplify these principles and offers practical tactics for anyone looking to build a thriving culture.
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INSIGHT

Pouring In Is Transformational Investment

  • Pouring into people means transferring your time, energy, experience, and belief so they grow into higher versions of themselves.
  • This is transformational investment, not transactional rewards like dinners or bonuses.
ADVICE

Use Growth-Focused One-to-Ones

  • Schedule consistent one-to-ones focused on growth, not just metrics.
  • Ask where they are stuck and what they need from you right now.
ADVICE

Share Your Playbook, Not Just Tasks

  • Teach your playbook by exposing the why and your decision process, not only tasks.
  • Aim for every meeting to leave someone smarter, not just busier.
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