Your Team Isn’t Failing You. But You Might Be Failing Them

Let’s have a conversation that most business owners avoid.

If you’re constantly fixing, firefighting, and feeling frustrated by your team’s performance...

It might be time to take a long, loving look in the mirror.

If you’re not holding your team accountable, you are the problem.

And no, that’s not shame. That’s leadership.

I’ve been in business for over 20 years. I’ve built teams, trained teams, led teams, and I’ve also sabotaged them way more often than I should have by avoiding one critical skill:

💥 Daily, specific, courageous feedback.

You Don’t Have a Team Problem, You Have a Communication Problem

In a recent client workshop, we mapped out every role in their businesses. A few clients had their names next to everything. Others had small teams, but were still stuck in the middle of every decision, every task, every fire.

They weren’t leading.

They were bottlenecking.

Why? Because they didn’t feel confident holding their team accountable. They didn’t know how to ask for what they needed. Or they assumed their team would just… figure it out.

Here’s the thing: Your team can’t read your mind. They need expectations. Systems. Feedback. Metrics. Encouragement. And yes, boundaries.

The 5:1 Feedback Rule That Will Change Your Business

You want a thriving, autonomous team? Start here:

➡️ Five pieces of specific, positive feedback every day.

➡️ One meaningful, clear tweak for improvement.

Praise what’s working, aligned to your values or systems. Then coach them on what needs to shift.

It’s not about being bossy. It’s about being clear and kind.

Because here’s what happens when you don’t:

• Team members get discouraged.

• Great hires walk away.

• Mediocrity festers.

• You burn out while still paying their salaries.

Let’s Be Honest, Are You Leading or Enabling?

Ask yourself:

• Do your team members know what “winning” looks like each week?

• Is there a scoreboard for every role?

• Are you giving daily, human-specific feedback, or bottling it up until you explode?

If not, your team isn’t failing. They’re underled.

Leadership isn’t about doing it all. It’s about making sure it gets done, well, on time, and without you always holding the reins.

And if that sounds out of reach right now, I promise, it’s not. You just need structure, support, and the right next step.

💥 Ready to Take the Lead in Your Own Business Again?

Then this episode is for you - Listen to the full conversation here. Wanna go fast with a 1 to 1 chat? 

🔗 Book your FREE Moxie Breakthrough Call This isn’t just another strategy session. It’s your opportunity to:

• Identify the leaks in your leadership and time

• Get clear on your business vision and your team’s role in it

• Build a practical roadmap that puts YOU back in the driver’s seat

👉 Click here to book your call now and let’s make the chaos optional again.

Because being the bottleneck isn’t your only option, it’s just a habit. And habits? We can change those.

Love + Moxie,

Sarah xx