29. Why Your Team Isn’t Moving at the Same Speed (And What to Do About It)

Why Your Team Isn’t Moving at the Same Speed (And What to Do About It) Most leaders think misalignment comes from people not trying hard enough—but what’s actually happening is much simpler. People process, decide, and act at different speeds. In this episode of Unlearning Work, Erin breaks down cognitive agility in real terms—why some people move too fast, others move too slow, and how both create friction. When you understand the behavioral patterns underneath it, you stop getting frustrated and start designing how work actually flows. You’ll learn: What cognitive agility is and how it shows up in your team The patterns behind fast action, hesitation, and repeated questions Why rework and delays are often created by the same problem How to adjust your leadership without lowering your standards A simple way to reduce friction and improve execution this week Reflection:Where am I expecting everyone to move at my speed—and what would change if I adjusted how I lead instead?   📲 Subscribe & Stay Connected 📥 Download the Unlearning Work App for exclusive tools and behavior design resources🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform⭐ Leave a review if this episode resonated—it helps others discover the work📬 Join the Work Reimagined Newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights and free behavior frameworks📱 Follow Erin Merideth on Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Facebook for weekly leadership and behavioral science insights