Why Your Team Isn’t Performing (And It’s Not What You Think)

Why Your Team Isn’t Performing (And It’s Not What You Think)

March 10, 2026 · 40 min

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This episode discusses the real reasons behind team performance issues and the role of leadership in shaping outcomes.

Why Your Team Isn’t Performing (And It’s Not What You Think)Running a business is hard.Most business owners carry enormous pressure — payroll, clients, tax, growth, and a team that doesn’t always perform the way they hope.When results aren’t where they should be, the easiest place to point the finger is at the team.But what if that’s not the real problem?In this episode of the Uncovering Greatness Podcast, Barry Mitchell and Suleman Steele tackle one of the hardest truths in leadership:Your team isn’t the problem.Leadership sets the tone.Leadership sets the standards.Leadership creates the culture.And when performance is low, the uncomfortable question every owner must ask is:"What am I doing — or not doing — that is allowing this?"In this conversation we explore:• Why blaming your team keeps businesses stuck• The leadership behaviours that shape team performance• Why culture is always driven from the top• The difference between accountability and blame• How business owners can start shifting results immediatelyIf you lead people — whether it’s a team of five or fifty — this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership, responsibility, and…

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