Time to Grow: How Leadership Growth Drives Better Results

Why Leadership Growth Matters More Than Ever

Leadership growth is not optional anymore—it’s essential. Google Discover favors articles that offer actionable insight rooted in human behavior, and this topic is one of the most universal leadership truths: if we stop growing, our teams stop growing. And when the team stops growing, so does the organization.

If you’ve been on the receiving end of one of our programs, you’ve probably heard us say it again and again: growth is not a luxury—it’s a responsibility. Our employees want, need, and actively ask for opportunities to grow. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to challenge them, support them, and provide meaningful opportunities for development. But we can’t forget the other side of that equation: we must also challenge ourselves.

Are You Growing—or Just Going Through the Motions?

We are constantly faced with new challenges. But how we respond to those challenges determines whether we move forward, stay stuck, or slip backward.

Ask yourself:

• Do you respond to problems habitually, simply because “that’s the way it’s always been done”?

• Do you rely on what’s familiar even if it’s outdated?

• Have you considered exploring new strategies, processes, or tools?

It’s important that we expect growth from ourselves—not just from our employees.

Remember the Energy That Comes From Innovation

Think back to a time when you discovered a better system or created a more efficient process.

It was energizing, wasn’t it?

That boost of fresh motivation matters. It helps you dig deeper, work harder, and feel more invested in your role. Now imagine that same energy spreading to:

• your team

• your department

• your customers

• your entire organization

Growth creates forward momentum—and forward momentum creates loyalty, productivity, and profitability.

Growth Improves Everything—From Employees to the Bottom Line

Here’s the ripple effect of leadership growth:

Better ideas → better processes → better output → happier customers → loyal customers → higher profits.

Growth is not “extra work.” Growth saves time. It reduces frustration. It increases engagement. And it makes you a better leader.

Don’t Get Comfortable—Get Curious

Complacency is the enemy of excellence.

Challenge yourself to:

• learn something new

• take a class

• engage a mentor

• explore new strategies

• try a different approach

• say “yes” to opportunities

Ian and I live this daily as we continue refining our online presence. The more we learn, the more we want to learn—and the results always prove worth the investment.

Growth Inspires People Around You

One of the greatest rewards of our work is seeing participants leave our programs with renewed motivation—excited about the impact they can make:

• in their own lives

• in the lives of their teams

• and in their organizations

Growth is contagious. When you grow, your team grows. When your team grows, your organization grows.

Challenge yourself today to identify one area of improvement. The time you invest now will save exponentially more in the long run.

If you’re ready to focus on your own leadership development and dig deeper into your strengths, our Strengths-Driven Leader microlearning workbook is the ideal next step. It helps you identify your natural abilities, areas for growth, and practical actions to elevate your leadership impact.