<description>&lt;p&gt;If you don’t know your climbers, you can’t lead them. This episode dives into the sixth principle of the Sherpa Code, challenging leaders to stop treating their people like tools—and start seeing them as teammates with dreams, limits, and potential. You’ll learn how intentional connection drives performance, why relevance is earned not given, and what it takes to truly unlock the growth your team deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leadership Audit:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can you list their 5-year goal?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What energizes them?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What drains them?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What part of their job do they love?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What’s their biggest frustration?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Who are they outside of work?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description>

The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast

Mark Tilsher

195. Sherpa Code Principle 6: You Can't Lead Climbers You Don't Know

JUN 15, 202613 MIN
The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast

195. Sherpa Code Principle 6: You Can't Lead Climbers You Don't Know

JUN 15, 202613 MIN

Description

If you don’t know your climbers, you can’t lead them. This episode dives into the sixth principle of the Sherpa Code, challenging leaders to stop treating their people like tools—and start seeing them as teammates with dreams, limits, and potential. You’ll learn how intentional connection drives performance, why relevance is earned not given, and what it takes to truly unlock the growth your team deserves.Leadership Audit:Can you list their 5-year goal?What energizes them?What drains them?What part of their job do they love?What’s their biggest frustration?Who are they outside of work?