Ben MortonLeadership Trainer, Coach and Speaker

She came back to a brilliant team

11 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment from Ben Morton's Lead It Me programme, a participant recounts returning from a two‑week holiday to find her team operating smoothly. Morton explains that such seamless performance is not accidental; it results from deliberate development and empowerment of the team before the leader’s absence. He then outlines concrete actions leaders can take to set their teams up for success while they are away, beginning with the habit of constantly scanning ahead. The overall message stresses proactive team building so leaders can enjoy their time off without compromising performance.

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And the second thing was on the final session of my Lead It Me programme. One of the ladies on that course had just returned from holiday. Her day on the programme was her first day back in the office, and one of the things she shared with the group was how well everything had gone whilst she was away. And the key point is this: That doesn't happen by accident. A team that truly thrives in your absence is one that you have developed and empowered long before you head off on your 2-week holiday. So to finish up, here are a few simple things you can do to set your team up to succeed whilst you're away and allow you to enjoy your holiday.
The first one is to build the habit of constantly scanning ahead.