067. You’re Not Getting the Best of Your People (And It’s Not Their Fault)
Most leaders believe they’re getting the best out of their people if performance looks solid. But performance only shows what’s being delivered — not how much more someone could contribute.
In this episode, James Mayhew explains why so much talent goes unused inside otherwise healthy organizations and why caring about people isn’t the same as drawing out their full capability. This episode helps leaders see the gap between performance and potential — before trying to fix anything.
Show Notes
Most organizations are built to organize work, not to draw out the full thinking, judgment, and effort of the people doing it.
In this episode of Leadership in 5 — High Performers, James Mayhew explores why capable people often operate well below what they’re truly capable of — not because they lack drive, but because their environment never requires more of them.
This episode challenges leaders to rethink what “good performance” really means and why unused capacity is one of the most expensive forms of waste inside a business.
Reflection Question
Where might your team be meeting expectations — but operating well below what they’re actually capable of?
Links & Resources
- The Next Question Guide → NextQuestionGuide.com
- LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew
- Website → JamesMayhew.com
