Why "Stop Doing That" is Terrible Leadership Advice
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Video Description
"Stop sucking" isn't helpful leadership advice. Yet leaders say versions of this every day.
This video reveals why telling people what NOT to do is lazy leadership - and how choosing words with forward motion transforms your team's performance. It's the difference between avoiding failure and actually succeeding.
What you'll learn: ✓ Why negative commands ("don't miss deadlines") are cheap and ineffective ✓ How "stop" language lets leaders avoid having real ideas ✓ The courage it takes to tell people what TO do instead ✓ Real examples that transform criticism into actionable direction ✓ Why the word "rework" literally moves your team backwards
The shift that changes everything:
Instead of "Don't miss deadlines" → "Let's break work into smaller chunks" Instead of "Stop writing buggy code" → "Let's add more unit testing early" Instead of "Don't miscommunicate" → "Let's confirm understanding first"
Perfect for managers, team leads, and anyone who needs to give feedback that actually creates change.
Choose words with motion. Lead people toward something, not just away from problems.
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Video Info
- Duration: 1:12
- Published: September 23, 2025
