<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In business, not all problems wear warning labels—some sneak in wearing smiles, enthusiasm, and the appearance of hustle. I’m talking about the most seductive trap for leaders: highly motivated mediocre talent.These employees are energetic, loyal, and endlessly willing to “do.” They raise their hands, stay late, and volunteer for projects. On the surface, they seem like a dream. But scratch deeper, and you realize they’re not driving real results—they’re simply creating the mirage of progress.The danger isn’t in their lack of effort. It’s in their ability to disguise mediocrity with activity. And too many leaders, desperate for visible engagement, fall for the trick. www.johngrubbs.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In business, not all problems wear warning labels—some sneak in wearing smiles, enthusiasm, and the appearance of hustle. I’m talking about the most seductive trap for leaders: &lt;b&gt;highly motivated mediocre talent.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These employees are energetic, loyal, and endlessly willing to “do.” They raise their hands, stay late, and volunteer for projects. On the surface, they seem like a dream. But scratch deeper, and you realize they’re not driving real results—they’re simply creating the &lt;em&gt;mirage of progress.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The danger isn’t in their lack of effort. It’s in their ability to disguise mediocrity with activity. And too many leaders, desperate for visible engagement, fall for the trick. www.johngrubbs.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In business, not all problems wear warning labels—some sneak in wearing smiles, enthusiasm, and the appearance of hustle. I’m talking about the most seductive trap for leaders: highly motivated mediocre talent. These employees are energetic, loyal, and endlessly willing to “do.” They raise their hands, stay late, and volunteer for projects. On the surface, they seem like a dream. But scratch deeper, and you realize they’re not driving real results—they’re simply creating the mi...

The Mirage of Motivated Mediocrity: Why Leaders Fall for the Wrong Talent

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms">Send us a text</a>My name isn’t really Mike.  But if you work in the petrochemical industry on the Gulf Coast, you might have seen me. Maybe you’ve passed me in the control room, at the safety meeting, or in the break trailer. Maybe you already know me and don’t even realize it.I thought this job would be the dream. I went to school, studied hard, listened when people told me that being an operator was one of the best gigs a young man could land. Steady pay, good benefits, respect in the community. For a while, I even bragged about it.But most days, I sit behind a glowing screen for twelve miserable hours, listening to the same complaints from the same worn-down faces. The shift stretches on, the coffee goes cold, and the only thing keeping anyone awake is the constant hum of machinery. No one talks about teamwork or pride. The conversation is about how little you can do and still get by.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My name isn’t really Mike.&lt;br/&gt; But if you work in the petrochemical industry on the Gulf Coast, you might have seen me. Maybe you’ve passed me in the control room, at the safety meeting, or in the break trailer. Maybe you already know me and don’t even realize it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I thought this job would be the dream. I went to school, studied hard, listened when people told me that being an operator was one of the best gigs a young man could land. Steady pay, good benefits, respect in the community. For a while, I even bragged about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But most days, I sit behind a glowing screen for twelve miserable hours, listening to the same complaints from the same worn-down faces. The shift stretches on, the coffee goes cold, and the only thing keeping anyone awake is the constant hum of machinery. No one talks about teamwork or pride. The conversation is about how little you can do and still get by.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text My name isn’t really Mike.  But if you work in the petrochemical industry on the Gulf Coast, you might have seen me. Maybe you’ve passed me in the control room, at the safety meeting, or in the break trailer. Maybe you already know me and don’t even realize it. I thought this job would be the dream. I went to school, studied hard, listened when people told me that being an operator was one of the best gigs a young man could land. Steady pay, good benefits, respect in the c...

The Saga of Miserable Mike – Chapter 1

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Let&apos;s say it plainly, because we&apos;ve all seen it: leaders who default to telling, fixing, controlling, or judging—far more often than they default to asking. Why? Because this one thing is slow, it&apos;s uncertain. It doesn&apos;t give you that satisfying feeling of control or the rush of authority. It feels like a detour when you&apos;re paid to make decisions and drive outcomes. And let&apos;s be honest—many leaders think that if they ask too many questions, it will make them look weak or unprepared.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;apos;s say it plainly, because we&amp;apos;ve all seen it: leaders who default to telling, fixing, controlling, or judging—far more often than they default to asking. Why? Because this one thing is slow, it&amp;apos;s uncertain. It doesn&amp;apos;t give you that satisfying feeling of control or the rush of authority. It feels like a detour when you&amp;apos;re paid to make decisions and drive outcomes. And let&amp;apos;s be honest—many leaders think that if they ask too many questions, it will make them look weak or unprepared.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Let's say it plainly, because we've all seen it: leaders who default to telling, fixing, controlling, or judging—far more often than they default to asking. Why? Because this one thing is slow, it's uncertain. It doesn't give you that satisfying feeling of control or the rush of authority. It feels like a detour when you're paid to make decisions and drive outcomes. And let's be honest—many leaders think that if they ask too many questions, it will make them look weak or unprep...

The One Leadership Trait You're Probably Not Using—But Should Be

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms">Send us a text</a>If you&apos;re a leader operating from a mindset soaked in pessimism, constant anxiety, or a chronic negativity bias, you might be doing more harm than you think. Not just emotionally but neurologically. And not just to yourself—but to the entire team you lead.Sound dramatic? Maybe. But science is backing it up. Let&apos;s check it out...

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;re a leader operating from a mindset soaked in pessimism, constant anxiety, or a chronic negativity bias, you might be doing more harm than you think. Not just emotionally but neurologically. And not just to yourself—but to the entire team you lead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sound dramatic? Maybe. But science is backing it up. Let&amp;apos;s check it out...&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text If you're a leader operating from a mindset soaked in pessimism, constant anxiety, or a chronic negativity bias, you might be doing more harm than you think. Not just emotionally but neurologically. And not just to yourself—but to the entire team you lead. Sound dramatic? Maybe. But science is backing it up. Let's check it out... 

Are You Dimming Your Team's Brainpower? (And, the people you love?)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Let’s get one thing straight: most organizations are not wired to win. They’re wired to survive. To get through the quarter. To avoid disruption. To keep the machine running just enough to not get fired.To wire a winning organization, you need to confront some hard truths. You need to pull apart the architecture, expose the weak circuits, and rebuild something stronger, faster, and more adaptive. And make no mistake—this is not a tech problem. It’s a leadership problem.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/827878/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let’s get one thing straight: most organizations are not wired to win. They’re wired to survive. To get through the quarter. To avoid disruption. To keep the machine running just enough to not get fired.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To wire a winning organization, you need to confront some hard truths. You need to pull apart the architecture, expose the weak circuits, and rebuild something stronger, faster, and more adaptive. And make no mistake—this is not a tech problem. It’s a leadership problem.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Let’s get one thing straight: most organizations are not wired to win. They’re wired to survive. To get through the quarter. To avoid disruption. To keep the machine running just enough to not get fired. To wire a winning organization, you need to confront some hard truths. You need to pull apart the architecture, expose the weak circuits, and rebuild something stronger, faster, and more adaptive. And make no mistake—this is not a tech problem. It’s a leadership problem. 

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