Leadership doesn’t need to be complicated. If you can practice three behaviors consistently, you can inspire trust, unlock performance, and create a culture people want to be part of.
Model. Coach. Care. Three simple daily behaviors that shape everything your team sees, feels, and becomes.
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Model → Show Up Consistently: Your team copies your behavior, not your words.
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Coach → Ask First, Guide Second: Help people grow by empowering their thinking.
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Care → Follow Up Personally: Trust is built through attention and genuine support.
Leadership Story: Teaching to Fish
When a hungry village asked a wise elder for food, he didn’t hand out fish — he taught them how to catch their own. At first they resisted; learning was harder than receiving. But soon, they became self-reliant and began teaching others.
The village thrived — not because of what the elder gave them, but because of what he empowered them to become.
That’s real leadership. Don’t be the hero. Be the guide who creates more heroes.
What it Really Means
People follow who you are more than what you say. Modelling is about showing the behavior, energy, and standards you want your team to adopt — consistently and visibly.
The 3 Most Effective Ways to Model Great Leadership
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1. Show Up Consistently
Your team should never have to guess which version of you is arriving today.
Daily cue: Be steady, calm, and reliable — especially under pressure.
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2. Do What You Say
Follow through. Keep promises. Finish what you start.
Daily cue: If you expect accountability, demonstrate it first.
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3. Own Your Impact
Your tone, mood, preparation, and behavior affect everyone around you.
Daily cue: Ask yourself, “What energy am I bringing into the room?”
How to Apply Daily
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Micro-actions: Be on time, be prepared, follow through.
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Show your standards: Act the way you want your team to act.
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Lead from the front: Go first in ownership, feedback, and learning.
Key Reminder: "Your behavior is the real leadership training your team gets every day."
What it Means
Coaching is helping people grow by expanding their thinking — not giving them the answer.
The 3 Most Effective Coaching Moves
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1. Ask First
Start with questions that empower ownership.
Example: “What do you think is the smartest next step?”
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2. Reflect Back
Help people see blind spots and clarify thinking.
Example: “Here’s what I heard — does that sound right?”
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3. Move Forward Together
Co-create next steps and offer support.
Example: “What do you want to try first? How can I help?”
How to Apply Daily
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Ask More, Tell Less: Guide thinking — don’t replace it.
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Give Feedback Often: Keep it regular, specific, and supportive.
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Clear the Path: Remove roadblocks so people can perform.
Key Reminder: "Great leaders don’t give answers — they build confidence."
What it Really Means
Caring isn’t about being nice — it’s about showing that their life and growth genuinely matter. Care is proven by consistency, personal attention, and meaningful follow-ups.
The 3 Most Effective Ways to Show Care
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1. Personal Follow-Up
Remember key moments (holidays, family events, doctor visits, birthday) — and check in later.
Example: “How did the appointment go yesterday?”
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2. Specific Check-Ins
Skip “How are you?” and ask about something real.
Example: “You mentioned being overwhelmed last week — any better today?”
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3. Thoughtful Micro-Gestures
Small actions build massive trust:
- Send a message before their holiday: “Enjoy and disconnect fully.”
- Bring a coffee on a tough day.
- Leave a thank-you note after big effort.
- Send a sincere birthday message.
The Best Way to Follow Up
Follow-up is where most leaders fail — not because they don’t care, but because they forget. Don’t rely on memory.
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Keep a people log: One page per person with small notes after 1:1s.
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Add calendar cues: Tiny reminders like “Ask about presentation.”
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Review before each 1:1: Follow up on what mattered.
Small follow-ups create big trust — people feel seen and valued.
How to Apply Daily
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Listen Fully: Give attention, not just questions.
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Celebrate Wins: Recognize small and big efforts.
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Support Well-Being: Encourage breaks, balance, and inclusion.
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Follow Up: Always revisit what people shared.
Key Reminder: “Care isn’t asking once — it’s remembering.”
