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Jun 3, 2025 14 min

Want a High-Performing Team? Stop Doing These 4 Things | #54

from The Better Conversations Podcast Hosted by Kara List

Even if you love your team, you might be asking yourself, “Is this as good as it gets?” Or maybe you feel stuck with the “B team.” Here’s a hard truth: if your team isn’t performing like you want, it might not be their fault. It might actually be yours—not because you’re a bad leader, but because you may be unknowingly creating 4 common roadblocks that hold your team back from becoming the A team. In this episode of The Culture Keepers Podcast, I break down these 4 leadership habits that well-meaning leaders often fall into — and I give you practical steps to fix them this week. No guilt, no shame—just honest reflection and a roadmap for real growth. You’ll learn how to: ✔️ Stop micromanaging and build trust, confidence, and ownership ✔️ Avoid rescuing your team and empower them to solve problems independently ✔️ Recognize perfectionism disguised as helpfulness and shift to constructive feedback ✔️ Delegate effectively to unlock your team’s unique strengths and free your time Need more help with micromanagement? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/U0lPxA0cT9c?si=K6uNhtsB6JGcjRax [ FREE RESOURCES ] 👉 Watch my FREE TRAINING on how to empower your team to STOP needing you for every answer and directive: https://www.heykaralist.com/workshop 👉 Get a FREE guide to the BEST way to start your meetings: https://www.heykaralist.com/kickoff 👉 Subscribe to get new content, freebies, and tips directly in your inbox: https://www.heykaralist.com/newsletter [ WORK WITH ME ] 🔥 Want to build a happy and high performing team so you can go on a vacation? Join my signature program, Empowered Teams Academy at: https://www.heykaralist.com/eta 🔥 Looking to grow in your leadership skills and finally overcome that challenge that continues to get in the way and keep you frustrated? Apply for one-on-one coaching with kara: https://www.heykaralist.com/coaching-page

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