The Law of Reflection: How Leaders Grow by Looking Back
Jason had always prided himself on being a driven and energetic team leader. At just 32, he had climbed the ranks quickly in his company’s operations department, earning the respect of upper management. But among his team? That was a different story.
Despite his confidence, Jason often found himself frustrated by his team’s lack of initiative. Deadlines were missed, meetings were unproductive, and turnover in his department was higher than in other teams. No matter how much he pushed for results, the progress felt slow.
“Why don’t they care as much as I do?” he often asked himself.
The Breaking Point: A Leadership Wake-Up Call
One afternoon, after another tense team meeting, his manager called him in.
“Jason, I know you want to see results, but have you ever stopped to ask why your team isn’t responding the way you want?“
Jason shrugged. “I just think they need to work harder.”
His manager sighed and slid a small notepad across the table.
“Take this. For one week, I want you to reflect at the end of each day. Write down what went well and what didn’t. Don’t analyze—just observe.“
Jason left the meeting feeling annoyed. Journaling? I need solutions, not a diary. But, not wanting to appear resistant, he gave it a try.
The Turning Point: Learning Through Reflection
As Jason wrote down his thoughts each night, a pattern emerged—one he had never noticed before.
🚨 His team hesitated to share ideas with him.
🚨 They didn’t speak much in meetings unless asked directly.
🚨 He often dismissed concerns quickly, focusing only on tasks.
Then it hit him: his leadership wasn’t inspiring his team—it was intimidating them.
Rather than empowering them, he had been running the team like a one-man show. His drive for results had overshadowed the importance of listening, patience, and trust.
The Breakthrough: Shifting His Leadership Style
Determined to change, Jason enrolled in a Leadership Development Program, where he was introduced to The Law of Reflection—the idea that true leadership growth comes from looking back before moving forward.
With this mindset shift, he implemented small but meaningful changes:
✅ Started every meeting by listening first – Instead of leading with instructions, he invited his team to share updates and concerns.
✅ Acknowledged contributions – He made an effort to recognize individual and team successes, no matter how small.
✅ Asked for feedback on his leadership – He encouraged his team to be open about what was working and what wasn’t.
✅ Practiced patience – Rather than pushing through problems, he gave his team space to offer solutions.
At first, the changes felt awkward. But within weeks, he noticed a transformation.
🔥 Team members were more engaged and proactive.
🔥 Meetings became productive, with open discussions.
🔥 Deadlines were met faster, without him constantly chasing people.
🔥 His stress levels dropped as he trusted his team more.
For the first time, leadership felt like a shared effort, not just his personal burden.
Your Growth Starts with Reflection
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Looking forward to helping you step into your full leadership potential.
Best regards,
Checree Bryant
CEO Actuate Consulting
