Sometimes employees underperform - but what's the root cause? Is it a work ethic issue or a commitment issue? Most leaders get this wrong. Those leaders that get it right, though, spend less time managing and more time leading. In this episode of Stop Managing, Start Leading, I'm diving into a 4-box model that’ll help you figure out the dynamics of your team, and break down why low performance isn’t always what it seems. I’m going to show you how to spot and nurture the ‘Dedicated Achievers’ (those employees who actually drive results) as well as how to handle the ‘Casual Participants’ (you know, the ones who are just coasting along). Because when you understand the difference, you'll avoid the common leadership mistake that keeps underperforming employees in the business for far too long and you'll start investing in the people who’ll take your business to the next level. If you’ve ever wrestled with performance management, employee engagement, work engagement, or poor performance at work, this episode is your all-important resource to leading more effectively and building a high-performing team.

I’m Antonio and in this episode, I’ll be your leadership coach. I'll guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly Stop Managing, Start Leading podcast episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.