Kim Kaupe’s Post

Let’s be honest…When we don’t respect the boss, we do the bare minimum. I’ve been guilty of this. We all have. You clock in. Do the work. Go home. But when we respect them? We’re going out of our way to help the team win. We say things like: “I can make it work.” “Have you thought about this?” “What if we got creative and tried X, Y, Z?!” We lean in and chip in to make the impossible, possible. So the real question is: How do you become the kind of leader people want to follow… not just have to? I want to build a team that: ✅ Understands the big picture (and calls it out when we’ve lost the plot) ✅ Notices small tweaks that lead to big improvements ✅ Feels safe sharing bold or “wild” ideas This week on Coffee With Kim, I’m hosting a solo mini workshop on leading with influence. We’re diving into: 👉🏼 How to lead without an official job title 👉🏼 Ways to motivate your team to take initiative (without forcing it) 👉🏼 Why being a positive influence directly impacts promotions and pay ✨ Try this today: The next time someone brings you an idea, resist the urge to evaluate it immediately. Instead ask: “Tell me more.” You’ll be surprised how quickly trust (and better ideas) start to build. Because influence isn’t about control. It’s about creating an environment where people want to contribute. 💬 What makes a leader someone you actually want to follow? Join us live to share your thoughts or catch the replay by subscribing to Coffee With Kim wherever you get your podcasts.