Aligning Intentions with Behaviors
Mark always thought he was a great leader. He set clear goals, pushed his team to deliver results, and always had an open-door policy. But something wasn’t clicking.
His team seemed hesitant in meetings. They weren’t speaking up as much. And lately, turnover had been higher than usual. What was going wrong?
One day, Mark got the wake-up call he needed. In an anonymous survey, a team member wrote:
“Mark is smart and driven, but sometimes he comes across as unapproachable. I don’t always feel comfortable sharing my ideas.”
That wasn’t the leader he wanted to be.
The Leadership Gap: When Intentions and Impact Don’t Match
Mark intended to be a supportive, results-driven leader. But his impact was different—his team saw him as intimidating and closed off. This disconnect is common, and it’s a major reason leaders struggle to build trust and engagement.
At Leadership Worth Following, we help leaders like Mark bridge the gap between how they see themselves and how their team actually experiences them.
How We Help Leaders Align Intentions with Impact
We helped Mark close this leadership gap by:
1. Improving His Self-Awareness: We used data-driven assessments to help him see himself clearly—strengths, blind spots, and all.
2. Offering Real Feedback: We created a safe space for his teams to share honest input, giving Mark the insights he needed to make real progress.
3. Building Actionable Growth Plans: We coached Mark to help him adjust behaviors, communicate more effectively, and build real connections with his team.
Mark’s Turning Point
With guidance, Mark started making small but powerful shifts:
- He asked more open-ended questions instead of just giving directives.
- He checked in with his team—not just on work, but on how they were feeling.
- He practiced active listening, making sure his team felt heard.
The result? A more engaged team, stronger relationships, and a leader who wasn’t just respected—but truly followed.
Are you the leader you think you are? Or is there a gap between your intentions and your impact? Let’s talk about how to close it.