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This Is Why Your Team Feels Lost
Because guessing isn't a leadership strategy...
Justin Mecham
June 18, 2025
Hey Full Potential Zoners!
Leadership isn’t a guessing game— it’s a system you build on purpose.
Top leaders don’t guess how to lead.
And they don’t lead by reaction.
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Build better systems.
Today we are going to help leaders master this by using:
‘Leadership Formulas - Because Guessing Isn’t a Leadership Strategy'.
Let’s dive in!
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From Theory to Action: 4 Ways to Lead With Confidence
1. When a new project kicks off and the team seems unsure
Scenario: Your team heard the plan…but no one seems fully clear on next steps.
Formula Used: Clarity = Simplicity + Repetition
Strip the jargon. Use short, plain language.
Say: “Here’s what we’re doing. Here’s why. Here’s what happens first.”
Repeat the key takeaway in multiple ways.
Example: In writing. Out loud. In chat.
Ask for playback.
Say: “Can someone walk me through what you’re taking away from this?”
If people are confused, it’s not because they’re slow. It’s because the message wasn’t clear enough.
2. When your high performer starts checking out
Scenario: Someone who used to lead with energy now pulls back.
Formula Used: Trust = Autonomy + Support
Give space and ask directly.
Say: “You’ve earned the room to own this—how do you want to run with it?”
Offer backup without micromanaging.
Say: “Where would it help to have me show up more?”
Give choices, not orders.
Say: “You decide the path, I’ll help clear it.”
Autonomy isn’t giving people less of you. It’s giving them the right parts of you—at the right moments.
3. When a team member under-delivers
Scenario: You just reviewed something that missed the target, and now you need to respond.
Formula Used: Good Feedback = Fast + Kind + Clear
Don’t wait. Speak same-day.
Say: “Quick note—just looked at your draft.”
Be specific, not vague.
Say: “The tone is solid, but the examples don’t connect to our audience yet.”
Balance with belief.
Say: “Let’s tweak this together. I know you can hit it.”
The longer you wait, the heavier it feels. Speed shows care.
4. When you’re drowning in requests and can’t focus
Scenario: Everyone needs you. You’re doing 12 things halfway and nothing well.
Formula Used: Focus = Less + Priority
Cut low-value work first.
Say: “I’m removing this from my plate so I can go deeper on what matters most.”
Say no with clarity.
Say: “This doesn’t fit the priority list right now. Can we revisit it later?”
Create visible focus.
Post your top 3 priorities somewhere others can see.
You’re not being rude by protecting your time. You’re being responsible.
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Most people fail because they make it way too complicated.
Here's how you can make it real today:
Daily Leadership Challenge
Step 1: Choose Your Focus
Pick one formula from the Leadership sheet that feels most needed today.
Example: “Feedback = Fast + Kind + Clear” or “Clarity = Simplicity + Repetition”
Step 2: Find the Moment
Think ahead: when today might this show up?
Example: “During our team check-in,” or “When someone updates me on a project”
Step 3: Do This One Simple Thing
When that moment happens, pause for 3 seconds.
Use that pause to ask yourself:
“What would a clear leader say right now?”
You don’t need perfect words.
Just choose calm, clear, and helpful over busy or vague.
Step 4: Notice What Happens
Did the conversation feel smoother?
Did your team respond differently?
Did you say less, but mean more?
Write down one sentence about how it went.
Step 5: Try Again Tomorrow
Leadership isn’t loud.
It’s quiet, clear moves made again and again.
Today, you made one choice that showed leadership.
AI Prompt: “Act as a leadership coach. Help me use one leadership formula in a real moment today.
My Focus: [Insert formula, e.g., “Clarity = Simplicity + Repetition”]
Situation: [Insert where it might show up, e.g., “Team meeting” or “Giving feedback”]
Goal: [Insert goal, e.g., “Be clearer,” “Build trust,” or “Give faster feedback”]Provide:
A simple 3-step plan I can follow (what to say, how to say it, how to follow up)
2 phrases I can actually use
1 quick mindset reminder to lead with calm and clarity
Keep it short and easy to apply today.”
Confidence in leadership isn’t about being sure.
It’s about being clear.
Most people think leadership is natural. It’s not.
You don’t need to be loud. You don’t need to be perfect.
But you do need to be direct (and kind!).
When you stop guessing, your team stops second-guessing.
Until next time and with lots of love,
Justin
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