Are you unintentionally holding back your team's potential?

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min
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In this segment, Ben Morton explains a common, well‑meaning leadership pattern where managers solve problems for their team members instead of pausing to ask for their input. By jumping straight to a solution, leaders unintentionally condition employees to rely on the leader for answers, which stifles initiative, reduces problem‑solving practice, and leaves the team “happy and stuck.” The speaker uses a concrete example of a recurring challenge and highlights how this habit can prevent team members from stepping up and developing ownership.

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