"Why Do I Always Have to Motivate Them?"

At its core, immaturity is the inability to take full responsibility for one’s actions, as well as activities and results in the workplace. This shows up as a lack of accountability and a dependency on leaders to drive performance by motivating and following up.

Leaders often feel compelled to motivate and push through constant follow-ups, much like how we treat children—trying to make them do what we want. This ‘feel-good-to-do-good’ dynamic breeds and amplifies immaturity in both leaders and coworkers.

The result is a cycle of dependency that drains resources and makes true accountability impossible. The way forward? Shift from motivational crutches to a culture rooted in self-driven accountability.

 Start Treating Adults Like Adults

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At its core, immaturity is the inability to take full responsibility for one’s actions, as well as activities and results in the workplace. This shows up as a lack of accountability and a dependency on leaders to drive performance by motivating and following up.


 Start Treating Adults Like Adults

More about the book

Leaders often feel compelled to motivate and push through constant follow-ups, much like how we treat children—trying to make them do what we want. This ‘feel-good-to-do-good’ dynamic breeds and amplifies immaturity in both leaders and coworkers.

The result is a cycle of dependency that drains resources and makes true accountability impossible. The way forward? Shift from motivational crutches to a culture rooted in self-driven accountability.

Blame-Shifting:
Avoiding responsibility and pointing fingers at others.

Avoidance of Discomfort:
Dodging challenges and difficult conversations.

Dependency on Motivation:
Needing constant reassurance and external pushes.

Emotional Reactivity:
Acting on feelings instead of facts and rational thinking.

Short-Term Focus:
Seeking quick gratification over long-term success.

Six Common Signs of Immaturity in the Workplace

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Lack of Accountability:
Failing to own up to mistakes and commitments.

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Fear, doubt, and shame influence decisions more than any strategy. What if you could see these emotions as temporary and manageable?

The Truth About Emotions in Business

Leadership isn’t about perfection. It’s about shedding old ideas and emotional dependencies to lead more effectively. Imagine leading without the emotional burden of every difficult conversation.

Detoxing the Corporate World

Leadership myths, like “good leaders motivate their teams,” are outdated. Motivation is a spark; discipline is the real fire. What myths are you ready to detox from?

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