The Performance Habit: A Smarter Way to Build Accountability on Your Team

Jun 19

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” you’re not alone.

As business owners, we all hit that point: when delegating feels like more work than doing the task, coaching a team member feels like a time suck, and handing something off starts to look a lot like boomeranging it right back to your inbox.

But here’s the truth: if you want to grow your business and your team, you need to create systems that help others succeed without your constant involvement.

That’s where The Performance Habit™ comes in.

What Is The Performance Habit?

It’s a practical framework I created for business owners and managers who want to hand off work with confidence, improve performance, and build more ownership across the team.

Think of it as your blueprint for building a stronger team: one conversation, one clear process, and one simple habit at a time.

It’s not about becoming a perfect manager. It’s about becoming a leader who knows how to develop others, set clear expectations, and avoid the energy drain of micromanagement.

Why Most Delegation Doesn’t Stick

Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t start our businesses to become people managers. And even if you have a great team, without the right systems, communication can break down fast.

Here’s what I often see:

You delegate a task, but the process isn’t fully clear.
A performance gap shows up, but you don’t quite know how to address it without frustration.
Your team member lacks the confidence to make decisions, so they keep coming back to you for answers.

This all leads to one thing: you stay stuck in the weeds, doing things you know you should be able to let go of.

The Solution: A Simple, Repeatable Habit

The Performance Habit breaks delegation and development into three key areas:

Addressing Gaps in Performance
Learn how to lead conversations that focus on the process—not the person—so your team can improve with clarity and support.
Improving Performance Through Coaching
Use a three-question framework to help your team build confidence and decision-making skills, rather than relying on you for every solution.
Creating Ownership of Their Work
Implement a simple structure for weekly accountability—so your team knows what winning looks like, and you’re no longer chasing updates.

When these pieces are in place, your business becomes less dependent on you—and your team becomes more capable, consistent, and confident.

It’s Not Magic—It’s a Habit

Great teams aren’t built overnight. They’re built through consistent conversations, intentional coaching, and just enough structure to keep things moving forward without bottlenecks.

That’s what The Performance Habit helps you do.

And the best part? It’s free. You can use it today to prep for your next 1:1, troubleshoot a recurring issue, or support a team member who’s ready for more responsibility.