During a recent leadership roundtable, someone asked a big question: “Where are my leadership gaps?”
We all shared thoughts in the moment. But later—during my morning journaling (yes, I’m still a fan…some of my best clarity happens there!)—I realized we were circling something bigger.
Sometimes in business, we get so focused on tactics and strategy that we miss the umbrella principle sitting above them all.
Let me explain.
We often operate with this equation in mind:
Take the risk → Earn the reward.
But that’s not always how it plays out.
So what’s missing?
There’s a big difference between:
• Taking action to get a reward
• And taking action from a place of readiness to receive that reward
Between:
• Expecting collaboration from others
• And showing up with a collaborative spirit
Between:
• Wanting more from your team
• And modeling excellence yourself—then patiently guiding them when teachable moments arise
See the shift?
One approach is transactional. The other is transformational because you shift how you show up.
It’s not just about chasing growth—it’s about preparing the systems, the leadership, and the team culture to receive and sustain that growth.
If you’re not getting the results you want—or not getting them in a way that feels aligned—it might not be a strategic gap.
It might be an internal one.
And that’s where coaching shines.
If this resonates, click below to schedule a complimentary coaching conversation.
Make it a great day!
Halle
Plus a few other links of interest:
1. Could your team benefit from upgrading their leadership? Inquire about Leadership Essentials Academy, a 6-month leadership training & coaching cohort for new and emerging leaders.
2. Time for a new journal? Pick up a new copy of my Know Thyself Journal for daily support towards your most important intentions for the next 90 days.
3. Are you into individual assessments? Here is a link to take a free Core Values Assessment (CVI). It only takes 10 minutes and measures your innate, unchanging nature. Take it yourself and feel free to forward it to a friend, too.