The Calendar Test: Why Most Managers Fail at Leadership Execution
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most managers don’t fail because they don’t care… They fail because leadership becomes a “when I have time” activity.
In this episode, we break down the ultimate leadership truth: If it’s not on your calendar, it’s not real.
You’ll learn how top-performing leaders use consistent execution to build winning teams by scheduling:
✅ Weekly 1-on-1 coaching
✅ Daily leadership touchpoints
✅ Development time that actually happens
✅ Culture-building recognition moments
This is the simple discipline that separates average managers from great leaders.
Because winning isn’t luck… Winning is consistency.
Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.
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Most managers don’t fail because they don’t care… They fail because leadership becomes a “when I have time” activity. In this episode, we break down the ultimate leadership truth: If it’s not on your calendar, it’s not real. You’ll learn how top-performing leaders use consistent execution to build winning teams by scheduling: ✅ Weekly 1-on-1 coaching ✅ Daily leadership touchpoints ✅ Development time that actually happens ✅ Culture-building recognition moments This is the simple discipline that separates average managers from great leaders. Because winning isn’t luck… Winning is consistency. Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.