If you’ve ever felt like you’re the bottleneck in your own business, you’re not alone.

Too often, leaders find themselves making every decision, solving every problem, and answering every question. It’s exhausting—and it’s holding your business back.

Here’s the truth: You can’t scale your business without scaling leadership across your team.

Today, we’re going to explore how shared leadership can transform your business. And spoiler alert—it doesn’t require endless meetings or overcomplicated systems.

In fact, the most effective tool for building leadership is refreshingly simple: the weekly team meeting.

Let’s dive in.

Why a Weekly Team Meeting is the Ultimate Leadership Tool

You’re busy—really busy. The idea of adding another meeting to your schedule might sound impossible. But here’s the good news:

You don’t need a lot of meetings to empower your team. You just need one.

A single, focused, one-hour weekly team meeting can deliver more impact than you might think. It’s cost-effective, time-efficient, and packed with benefits that ripple throughout your organization.

Here’s what a well-run weekly meeting accomplishes:

• Strengthens Ownership: When team members report their progress, they take personal responsibility for their results. This builds accountability and a sense of ownership.

• Increases Transparency: A team meeting creates a shared understanding of what’s working, what’s not, and where adjustments are needed.

• Solves Problems Faster: By putting challenges on the table, the team can collaborate to address breakdowns and obstacles in real-time.

• Empowers Leadership: When everyone has a voice and a role in solving problems, they begin to feel like the driving force of the business.

This isn’t just a meeting—it’s the structure that makes shared leadership possible.

How to Run a Game-Changing Weekly Team Meeting

To make the most of this hour, you need a clear framework. Here’s a simple structure to guide your meetings:

1. Start with Reporting:

Begin with individual updates. Each team member shares their progress on key metrics and projects.

• Why It Matters: Reporting is more than an update—it’s a declaration of ownership. When people articulate their own results, they internalize their role in the team’s success.

• Pro Tip: Keep updates concise and focused. This ensures the meeting stays productive and on track.

2. Create Space for Transparency:

After updates, review the big picture. What’s going well? Where are the challenges?

• Why It Matters: Transparency builds trust and alignment. When the team has a clear view of the business, they can respond proactively.

• Tip: Use this time to review key metrics or milestones that impact the entire team.

3. Collaborate on Solutions:

Dedicate part of the meeting to tackling problems as a group.

• Why It Matters: When the team solves problems together, they develop leadership skills and feel invested in the outcome.

• Mistake to Avoid: Don’t take on all the problem-solving yourself. Facilitate the discussion but let your team drive the solutions.

4. End with Commitments:

Wrap up by clarifying next steps. Each person makes a commitment for the week ahead.

• Why It Matters: Clear commitments ensure accountability and momentum.

• The Big Picture: Building a Culture of Leadership

A weekly team meeting isn’t just about updates or problem-solving. It’s about creating a culture where leadership is shared, accountability is ingrained, and everyone feels like they’re part of something bigger.

Here’s what happens when you get it right:

• Your team steps up. When people are empowered to lead, they take initiative, solve problems, and own their roles.

• Your workload lightens. With leadership distributed, you can focus on strategy and growth instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day.

• Your business thrives. A team that feels like the driving force behind the business will push harder, aim higher, and deliver better results.

From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs

Scaling leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for breakthrough-level performance.

Think about it:

• What if your team felt empowered to tackle challenges without waiting for your input?

• What if they didn’t just do their jobs but actively looked for ways to innovate and improve?

• What if you could step back, confident that your team could carry the vision forward?

That’s what shared leadership delivers. And it all starts with one simple habit: the weekly team meeting.

This is your opportunity to empower your people, reclaim your time, and take your business to the next level.

Are you ready to make it happen?

Talk soon,

Greg Neil | Owner & Coach