Many believe the path to leadership is simply working harder and faster than everyone else, like running on a hamster wheel. While dedication is important, this approach can quickly lead to burnout.
Underperformance is often a reflection of leadership shortcomings. As a leader, your role is to identify performance issues and address them effectively.
As a new leader, you may find yourself in a situation where you must rely on a less effective leader. Perhaps they were once successful but have been promoted beyond their competence, or there seemed to be no better option at the time.