If you’re tired of repeating yourself… if your team seems hesitant, disengaged, or overly reliant on you to move things forward—this episode will change how you lead.

Because the real issue might not be their effort. It might be what you’re rewarding.

Most chiropractors were never taught how to lead a team. So when performance drops, they default to two extremes: silence or micromanagement. Neither builds confidence. Neither builds culture.

In this episode, we explore a different approach:

Praising progress over perfection.

You’ll learn how to apply this simple yet powerful shift through a practical 3-step system:

1. Look for What’s Going Right – Stop scanning for problems. Start noticing movement. Your energy as a leader sets the tone.

2. Be Specific When You Praise – Vague praise doesn’t help. Targeted recognition reinforces repeatable behaviour.

3. Sprinkle It In, Not Schedule It – Neuroscience shows that unpredictable rewards have the biggest impact on motivation.

We’ll also explore real-world examples from Pixar, John Wooden, and inside the chiropractic practice so you can see how this works in high-performance teams.

Whether your team is brand new or long-time staff are stuck in a rut, this episode gives you the mindset and method to reset your leadership—and unlock the energy, accountability, and initiative your practice needs to grow.

Action Step: This week, catch one team member doing something almost right. Praise the progress, not just the outcome—and watch what happens next.