Gary Button

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New leader?

If your crew isn’t following you yet, it’s not because you’re useless.
And it’s not because you “lack confidence”.

It’s because no one showed you how to stop leading like a worker
and start leading like a supervisor.

I’m running a 30-Day Leadership Sprint for 5 supervisors who are ready to:
• Step out of “one of the boys”
• Lead without barking orders
• Get respect without fixing everything themselves

No corporate fluff.
No HR nonsense.
Just what actually works on site.

Comment “SPRINT” or DM me if this hits close to home.

Leadership isn’t about titles or authority — it’s about how you show up when the pressure’s on.

I’ve opened up a free Leadership Launchpad community for people who are stepping into leadership and want practical conversations about real situations: people issues, pressure, confidence, and decision-making.

No fluff. No selling. Just real leadership in real environments.

If that sounds useful, you’re welcome to join.

👉 https://www.skool.com/leadership-launchpad-5516/about?ref=709f62cc87be43748fa8f28e317717ce

If you’re seeing inconsistency in the crew, it’s usually because the message has been inconsistent too.
Clarity beats charisma every time.

Ask:
“What does ‘done’ look like?”

Comment RESET for the Respect Reset Checklist.

Crew running in circles?
Nine times out of ten it’s unclear expectations.

Fast fix:
Set the outcome before the task.

Comment FIXES for the 5 Fast Fixes for New Leaders.

Going from mate to manager is tough — but respect comes from consistency, not distance.

Use this boundary-setting line:
“I’ll be fair… but I won’t always say yes.”

Comment MATE for the Mates-to-Manager Checklist.

Avoiding the conversation?
Avoidance always costs more than the actual chat.

Start simple:
“Here’s what I’m seeing… here’s what I need.”

Comment CHAT for the Hard Conversations Cheat Sheet.

Crew nodding along but still not doing what you asked?
It’s rarely attitude — it’s unclear instruction.

Try this line next time:
“Tell me the plan in your own words.”

Comment RESET if you want the Respect Reset Checklist.

Short fuse? Feeling reactive?
It’s usually a sign you're holding something in.

Use this reset line:
“Can we reset and get back on track?”

Comment CHAT for the Hard Conversations Cheat Sheet.

Avoiding a tough chat doesn’t make things better — it just makes your authority weaker.
Use a clean, simple frame:
Issue → Impact → Next step.
You’ll walk out of the convo lighter, not sweating bullets.

DM LAUNCH for the Hard Conversations Cheat Sheet.