Team essential 10: CUT OUT ALL THE ISM's!

"You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do."

In times of crisis or challenging operational periods, teams and individuals use way too much "isms" which can seriously undermine team performance and leadership effectiveness. 

"Shouldism": Leads to indecision and stagnation—focusing on what you should do instead of taking decisive action.

"Tryism": Creates half-hearted efforts—saying you'll "try" instead of fully committing prevents you from achieving real progress.

"Shorttermism": Encourages quick fixes that lack sustainability—sacrificing long-term success for short-term gains limits growth, while tempting you to chase immediate relief, often at the cost of sustainable solutions that could prevent future issues. 

"Toobusyism": Prioritizes busyness over productivity—being "too busy" blinds us to the tasks that genuinely move the needle. It forces teams into a reactive mode, where the focus lies on keeping up instead of stepping back to prioritize what will truly drive recovery. 

As leaders, you need to recognize these pressures and you must overcome them to lead with clarity, commitment, and long-term focus. As such you and your team can rise above these habits and guide your teams through tough times. 

Instead of just thinking about what you should do or trying without full commitment, align on clear, long-term goals and make time to prioritize the right tasks. Short-term thinking and being "too busy" for the big picture are keeping you stuck. 

Break free from these limiting habits and drive forward with focus, dedication, and action. It's time to do the work that truly moves you forward!