No Bullsh!t Leadership The Leadership Trade-Offs That Make or Break Teams
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Apr 7, 2026 They explore tough leadership trade-offs that separate average managers from great ones. Conversations cover raising standards without burning out top performers. Learn how to balance accountability with development and handle senior leaders who resist change. Practical guidance on when to stay the course, prioritise under pressure, and protect teams during cost shocks.
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Enforce A Minimum Performance Standard
- Do set and enforce a minimum acceptable performance standard so stars don't carry the whole team indefinitely.
- Martin G Moore cites McKinsey research showing rare talent can produce up to eight times more, so remove passengers and create clear progression for top performers.
Spend Time With Your Best People
- Do prioritise outcomes while using assignments to test and develop talent, but focus your attention on high performers.
- Martin G Moore recommends spending 80% of your time with your best people and giving them the critical assignments.
Make Resistance A Clear Performance Choice
- Do give resistors a chance but be explicit that not changing is not an option and judge them on actions, not words.
- Martin G Moore warns against tolerating passive-aggressive 'white anting' and to let go of those who undermine change.