077 | Why Your Team Keeps Waiting (and What to Do About It as a CEO)
- Author
- Dawn Andrews
- Published
- Thu 31 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Let me tell you about a moment that happens in Zoom rooms every day. A founder hears five words that make her stomach drop: “I’m waiting to hear back.”
It doesn’t matter if you’re leading five people or fifty — when your team treats “I sent the email” like a finish line, you’re not building a business, you’re babysitting bottlenecks.
This episode isn’t about productivity hacks — it’s about culture. Specifically, the invisible “wait and see” culture draining your company’s momentum. And here’s the hard truth: it’s not really about your team. It’s about you. Let’s talk about what to do instead.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
- Two quick questions that flip passive waiting into active problem-solving
- How to model radical ownership so your team shifts from message senders to outcome creators
- Why relentless momentum isn’t a solo trait, it should be your team’s standard
This episode at a glance:
“You didn’t wait for permission to start your business. So why are you letting your team wait for replies?”
“Every time your team says ‘I’m waiting,’ and you say nothing, you’re normalizing inertia.”
“It’s not about control — it’s about building a culture that moves.”
“Ask: What do you think is happening on their end? Then: What would make them respond faster? That’s how you build thinkers, not just doers.”
“Your team isn’t failing you. They’re following you. Set a better pace.”
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Free Culture Audit Call
- Join the AI for Founders Community
- 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader – Free Guide
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