5 ways to activate leadership potential

As leaders, most of us would like to imagine that we have all the answers. But we’re constantly faced with new and disruptive challenges that we have no idea how to solve. As we turn to our teams to help us develop innovative solutions, there’s nothing more disappointing than seeing them come back to you with mediocre ideas and lackluster execution.

It’s not that your team is wrong. It’s just that they are stuck in the loop of status quo. Here are some of the ways you might be overlooking potential on your team:

1. Stop looking at potential as black and white. Labeling people as either having or not having potential doesn’t do anything to help anyone. Everyone has the ability to lead to varying levels, which means it can be developed in your entire team. While not everyone may be destined for the C-suite, most people have the capability to lead specific projects or expand their role in some way. Everyone needs to start their leadership journey somewhere, whether they’re obviously oozing with leadership ability or not. Take stock of your entire team and figure out what you’re actually working with, not on labeling people.

Click here to read four more ways to unlock potential of your team.