L6. Leaders Eat Last – Coach and Practice
This behaviour develops a leader’s instinct to put people first, creating safety, fairness, and care under pressure.
Behaviour focus
Prioritising the team’s needs and well-being so they can perform.
Purpose
To build loyalty and discretionary effort through consistent acts of protection and support.
| Action Steps | Key Questions | Practice |
| Shield from noise. | What pressures can I absorb so my team can focus? | Practise rewriting one external demand into a simple brief that removes jargon and reduces load. |
| Check wellbeing with intent. | Who needs a quiet check in this week? | Schedule three five minute walk by conversations that start with a human question, then listen. |
| Share credit, take heat. | Where can I publicly lift others and privately take responsibility? | Plan one public thank you and prepare one private apology if needed this week. |
| Match support to need. | What practical help would make the biggest difference? | Offer one concrete support, such as cover, resources, or coaching time, and log the follow up. |