Why Your Best Team Isn’t Performing (It’s Not Their Fault — It’s the System)
Lisa Goldenthal reveals the hidden energy drain costing your executive team millions. It’s time to lead smarter.
Unleashing The Anti-Fragile Team
Hey leaders, Lisa G here —
Let’s be real.
Every CEO says they want a high-performing team…
But few are willing to face why they don’t already have one.
You’ve got the talent — the best in the business.
You’ve got the tools, tech, and endless meetings.
So why does that lingering 20% underperformance still exist?
Why does burnout still stalk your best people like a shadow?
Here’s the truth most execs won’t say out loud:
Your team’s performance problem isn’t about skill — it’s about Energy, Systems, and Anti-Fragility.
If you’re constantly driving performance uphill, fighting disruption with caffeine and control, this one’s for you.
Ask Yourself: The Hidden Performance Leaks
❓ Does your team show up with energy and autonomy — or obligation and anxiety about AI disruption?
❓ Are your meetings a springboard for innovation — or a graveyard for good ideas?
❓ Do your top performers feel stretched thin while others coast in neutral?
❓ Are you leading with a clear BOSS Method™ vision — or firefighting in survival mode? ☕
If you nodded to even one, you’re not alone.
But here’s the good news — you’re in control.
Performance isn’t unlocked by pushing harder.
It’s unlocked by leading smarter with an anti-fragile system.
The BOSS Way: 5 Non-Negotiables for Legacy-Level Performance
1. Turn Motivation Into Momentum (The Belief System)
Stop dangling bonuses. Start building belief.
People don’t burn out because they’re tired — they burn out because they’ve lost the why.
👉 Fact Check: 92% of employees say they lack emotional connection to their work when leadership communication breaks down — directly costing companies billions.
Quote: “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When they are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” – Simon Sinek
2. Communicate Like Conductors, Not Controllers (The Rhythm System)
High-performance teams move in rhythm — because communication is music, not noise.
🎶 Story: My client Jaki Sabourin realized her “check-ins” were control disguised as care. Once she shifted to “tuning in” sessions focused on shared purpose, her team didn’t just engage — they self-led.
Quote: “Clarity isn’t control — it’s collaboration in rhythm.” – Lisa G
3. Build Accountability That Feels Like Empowerment (The Ownership System)
Accountability shouldn’t feel like punishment — it should feel like power.
When your team owns outcomes, they defend them like it’s their name on the door.
💡 Quote: “The price of greatness is responsibility.” – Winston Churchill
Humor moment: Accountability is the opposite of that coworker who replies to every Slack message with, “Not my job.”
4. Celebrate Progress, Not Just Perfection (The Energy Loop)
Stop saving celebration for the finish line. Recognize the micro-wins that sustain the marathon.
🏃♀️ Story: I once told a CEO, “You’re running a marathon but only celebrating at mile 26. No wonder your team’s out of breath at mile 10. Start handing out water at mile one.”
5. Lead With Energy, Not Ego (The Anti-Fragile Signal)
Your energy is your leadership Wi-Fi. If you’re drained, distracted, or operating from ego, your team’s signal drops.
Performance is contagious — but so is exhaustion.
🧠 Quote: “The best leaders master their own energy first. Their leadership is the ripple effect of their personal anti-fragility.” – Lisa G
The Bottom Line: Stop Compensating, Start Commanding
You don’t triple performance by working harder.
You do it by building The BOSS Execution Blueprint™ — the only system designed to scale energy, ownership, and alignment without burnout.
It’s not magic. It’s structure.
It’s not luck. It’s Legacy-Level Leadership.
⚠️ Your Performance System Has Hidden Leaks. Find Them Now.
Before you pour another ounce of effort into a leaky system, let’s diagnose the real problem.
This isn’t about time management — it’s about energy management and systems integrity.
🎯 Your First Action Step:
Take The BOSS Leadership Audit™, a rapid 5-minute diagnostic for elite executives. It identifies the friction points silently draining your performance and costing millions in potential growth.
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