Breaking Bottlenecks: How Leadership Habits Stall Team Performance
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When things slow down in your organisation, it’s tempting to point fingers at systems, processes, or the next piece of software. But the real culprit? Often, it’s behaviour.
In this edition of The Behaviour Shift, as a mindset coach and leadership strategist, I dive into a common issue faced by many ambitious businesses: bottlenecks. Not the kind caused by clunky tech or outdated systems, but those created by unspoken habits, unclear authority and reactive leadership.
I share the story of a successful Australian company whose growth was stalling — not because of poor performance, but because of silos and behavioural friction. Sound familiar? It's a pattern across many teams: middle managers unsure of their scope, departments chasing KPIs in isolation and staff spending more time chasing approvals than doing meaningful work.
High-performance teams don’t just need tools — they need flow. And flow comes from behaviour that supports alignment, speed, and accountability.
In this post, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what truly drives performance improvements, including:
Why silos are often more behavioural than structural
The hidden cost of internal resistance on business transformation
Signs that behavioural bottlenecks are dragging your team down
The powerful impact of removing, replacing and reinforcing better habits
If your team feels stuck, it’s time to ask the hard questions. Not about what’s happening, but how (and who) is enabling or blocking progress.
Read the full newsletter on Linkedin 👉 Bottlenecks! Silos, Slowdowns & Stalled Progress
Looking to shift behaviour in your leadership team or remove friction in your organisation? Explore how Luke’s leadership coaching, corporate coaching, or keynote speaking and workshops can unlock high performance.
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