Are you making this leadership mistake?

One mistake I see new leaders make?

Trying to lead everyone the same way.

The intention is usually fairness.
But the impact is often the opposite.

When we lead people identically, we miss what actually helps them feel supported, capable, and confident in their work.

Different people bring different strengths.
They are in different seasons.
They need different things from us as leaders.

Strong leadership is grounded in shared expectations and clear values, with flexibility in how we support each person in meeting them.

The standard stays steady.
The leadership adjusts.

That is not favoritism.
It is care.