If you’re a founder or business owner frustrated that your team isn’t delivering at the level you need, MentorBusiness.com is where many leaders turn for guidance. But before you blame your team, you need to hear this episode.

Lewis Haydon breaks down why your team’s performance isn’t just about them, it’s about you as the leader. Most entrepreneurs think they’re hiring “A-players only,” but the truth is A, B, C, and even D players exist in every company. The key is knowing how to structure clarity, accountability, and coaching so that your people can actually perform at their best.

This is not HR theory or fluffy leadership talk. This is the raw truth of how to build a team that steps up, delivers results, and grows with your business.

You’ll learn exactly how to define what “great” looks like, set win-win agreements with your people, and create an environment where A-players thrive and where B and C players either level up or move out.

Takeaways:

• Why “just hiring A-players” is a myth (and what to do instead)

• How to use clarity and accountability as performance multipliers

• The role of environment and state in influencing your team’s output

• Why dashboards and simple KPIs matter more than flashy tools

• The difference between being a mentor vs being a coach to your team

• How to have candid, feed-forward conversations that unlock growth

Chapters:
00:00 – Why your team isn’t performing (and why it’s on you)06:45 – A, B, C, D players explained (and what to do with them)13:10 – The power of clarity and defining what “great” looks like18:32 – Accountability, dashboards, and back-to-basics systems24:55 – Becoming a coach, not just a manager or mentor30:41 – Honest conversations and the emotional side of leadership37:20 – The hard truth: performance starts with you

Keywords:

team performance, leadership coaching, A players vs B players, accountability in business, scaling teams, entrepreneur leadership, founder struggles, managing people, improving team results, business growth strategy

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