Leadership is a dance, not a dictatorship.
Here’s the truth: people don’t clock in because they adore your vision.
They show up because they see their lives improved through their work.
Their ambitions, dreams, and bank accounts are the real reasons they’re there.
This isn’t selfish—it’s human.
Too many leaders trip over their egos, believing loyalty is earned with a title.
It’s not.
It’s earned by aligning what you need with what they want.
When their goals and yours overlap, magic happens.
Productivity skyrockets.
Creativity flows.
So ask yourself: do you know what they care about?
If you don’t, you’re just a boss.
And being a boss isn’t enough.
You need to be a partner in their progress.
Create a space where their work is more than a paycheck.
Create a space where they feel a part of something bigger than themselves.
A purpose.
Let it be a pathway to their best selves.
People work for themselves.
But if you help them win, they’ll help you win.
“If you want loyalty, be loyal to their dreams.” – Mike Brewer