Some people grow through pressure. Others spend their careers blaming everyone else for where they’re stuck.
In this episode, Heather breaks down the “above the line vs below the line” framework, the quickest way to see who on your team is genuinely growing and who is stuck in blame, excuses, and denial.
In this episode:
The “above the line vs below the line” framework and how to use it as a litmus test
Why blame feels so natural and why leaders can’t afford it
The difference between a reason and an excuse (this one matters)
Why your disengaged team might actually be a one-person problem
How to use questions to pass accountability back without creating conflict
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