Underperformance Isn’t What You Think
When teams underperform, when managers struggle, or when the same issues keep showing up — it’s easy to focus on symptoms.
But behind most of these challenges is a simple pattern:
Leaders who were expected to perform — but never supported to lead.
And the cost?
High turnover.
Poor team morale.
Bottlenecks, burnout, and missed opportunities.
Not because people don’t care.
But because they’ve been left in survival mode.
There’s a Better Way
Supporting your leaders isn’t a “nice to have.”
It’s the smartest business decision you can make.
Because when leaders are equipped with practical tools — not just theory — everything changes:
Teams become clearer, more accountable.
Problems get solved before they escalate.
Managers step up with confidence, not fear.
I’ve built my work around this exact mission — helping businesses close the leadership gap before it costs them their best people and performance.
If you’re seeing signs of struggle in your managers or teams, don’t assume they’re not capable.
Ask instead:
“Have we actually supported them to lead — or just expected them to?”
It’s a small shift in thinking.
But it changes everything.
Andrea Tunjic is a Leadership Consultant and advocate for empowering new leaders. She helps businesses close the gap between doing and leading through practical development, coaching, and real-world tools.
