The Leadership Reality Check
Three months ago, I had conversations with several team leaders who wanted to shift their team cultures. Most were desperate for change and eager to move forward. One wasn’t ready to be part of the transformation, didn’t think that it was important to move forward.
One leader, in particular, stood out. She blamed everything on the previous leader, insisting that she had inherited a dysfunctional, toxic, underperforming team that was beyond repair. She was waiting for the situation to fix itself.
The truth? That day will never come.
There is no such thing as a perfect team. Every team has challenges. What makes a great leader is their ability to turn those challenges into strengths.
Blaming the previous leader won’t fix your team. The longer you dwell on the past, the longer your team struggles in dysfunction.
The moment you step into leadership, you own the team’s culture. Whether it thrives or continues to spiral, it’s in your hands now.
So, the real question is: What are you going to do about it?
Why Leadership Starts with YOU
If you’ve been in your leadership role for at least a day, you’ve already contributed to your team’s dynamics, morale, and performance, for better or worse.
- Your reputation precedes you. Before you even set foot in the role, your leadership style influences how your team will respond to you.
- Your legacy leads before you. The way you communicate, set expectations, and engage with your team sets the tone for trust, motivation, or disengagement.
- Your leadership will make or break team trust. The sooner you own the present, the faster you can create the future team you want.
The mistake many leaders make
Thinking they can send their team to a coach or trainer and wait for results. Assuming that they don’t need to change, only their team does.
But here’s the reality: Your team isn’t broken. You’re part of the equation, too.
If you truly want a resilient, high-trust, high-performing team, you need to be just as committed to growth as they are.
Stop Playing Defense and Start Building a Resilient Team
Think of it this way: If your team had a medical issue, would you just send them to the doctor while you waited for a report?
No.
You’d go with them, ask questions, understand the diagnosis, and take part in the treatment plan. Leadership is no different.
- If your team lacks trust, you need to be part of rebuilding it.
- If your team is underperforming, your leadership approach must evolve.
- If your team is struggling with burnout, you need to implement well-being strategies that work
That’s exactly why I created the 90-Day Team Resilience Incubator, a proven, science-backed system based in Interpersonal Neurobiology for leaders and their teams to shift from burnout, conflict, and dysfunction to high-performance, trust, and resilience
What Happens in 90 Days?
Our 90-Day Team Resilience Incubator isn’t just another leadership training. It’s an intensive, results-driven program designed to be adaptable and tailored to create lasting transformation specific to your team needs.
Some of the steps to stabilization includes:
✔️ A Fully Revitalized, Resilient Team
✔️ A Confident Leader Who Inspires, Communicates, and Drives Results
✔️ A Culture of Accountability, Well-being, and Peak Performance
Through leadership coaching, on-demand training, resilience-building exercises, and hands-on implementation, you’ll shift your team from dysfunction to the strongest, most adaptable team in your organization.
Because leadership isn’t about waiting for a great team, it’s about building one.
Things to Ponder!
Are You Ready to Lead a Resilient Team?
The longer you wait for things to change, the longer your team stays stuck. You already have a team, it’s time to make them the most resilient team in your organization.
Action Step
Send me a message, book a consultation, and let’s get started.
Team Resilience & Well-being Expert,
Joyce Odidison
