An employee progressed from good to great, from average to high-performing, and from contributor to catalyst not by:

…participating in a professional development program,

…joining a leadership training class,

…or learning a new software tool.

Rather, the change occurred because a leader took the time to explain why their work mattered and how they made an impact on others through their efforts.

Once the employee’s perspective was broadened, there was no need to motivate, incentivize, or lead them.

Instead, they led themselves as well as others.

Once you can see how the system works, and how you are connected to others, it can be easier to make the change you want to see.