LQ: Why Is My Team Performing So Differently?

Why do some people on your team seem to thrive while others struggle, even though they're all working for the same manager?

It's a question many leaders ask themselves. The instinct is often to assume they're doing something wrong or that they need to become a "better" manager.

In this episode, host Aoife O'Brien explores why the answer isn't usually about becoming a different leader, it's about recognising that different people need different conditions to perform at their best.

Drawing on the Thriving Talent Framework from her book Thriving Talent: How Great Leaders Drive Performance, Engagement and Retention, she explains why treating everyone the same doesn't necessarily create fairness, and why great leadership is about understanding what each individual needs to thrive.

In this episode, she covers:

• Why consistency isn't the same as effective leadership
• The common mistake many managers make when leading their teams
• Why one leadership style won't work for everyone
• The questions every manager should ask their team members
• Practical ways to create the conditions for people to do their best work

The three questions

Try asking each member of your team:

• What's helping you do your best work?
• What's getting in your way?
• What do you need more of/ less of from me?

These simple conversations can reveal far more than another performance review.

Resources

📘 Thriving Talent: How Great Leaders Drive Performance, Engagement and Retention

Find out more about the book and order your copy here:

https://thrivingtalentbook.com

You can also find Thriving Talent wherever books are sold.

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