The Cost of Soft Standards: What Leaders Think Is Kindness Is Actually Chaos
Most leaders are not deliberately lowering the bar. But every time they let something slide, they set a new standard. Whether they meant to or not.
In this episode I share a real client story of a leader who invested deeply in their team's Mission, Vision and Values, watched the culture thrive, and then slowly lost their best people because one standard went unaddressed for too long.
If you have ever told yourself you are being supportive when you might actually be avoiding, this one is for you.
In this episode:
The team that started strong and slowly lost momentum
Why it was never the underperformer who damaged the culture
What silent quitting actually signals about leadership
How structured check ins changed everything
The truth about soft standards and the kindness trap
Ready to hold the standard and lead with clarity?
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