Your Team Wants to Believe Again—Give Them a Reason

Even in the most exhausted teams, there’s usually a spark left—people still want to care. They still want to do meaningful work. They’re just waiting to see if it’s safe to believe in leadership again.

I’ve walked into a lot of healthcare offices and public service departments where the vibe was: “We’ve seen promises before.” And yet, underneath the frustration, there’s hope. A desire for work that feels worth it. For leadership that means what it says.

Here’s the good news: turning things around doesn’t require a dramatic overhaul. It starts with small, consistent actions that build credibility. Things like asking how someone’s doing—and sticking around for the answer. Following up when you say you will. Including staff in conversations that affect them.

It might not feel revolutionary, but it’s the quiet, steady presence of good leadership that gives people the green light to show up fully again.

If you sense your team is ready to re-engage, but doesn’t know if they can trust the process—it might be time to take that first small step as a leader.

We help leaders do exactly that. Head to www.jandmsolves.com, click “Home,” then “Yes, I want that.” Let’s rebuild what matters most—together.