When a team member says, “I don’t think I can do this,” many leaders rush to reassure: “You’ll be fine.” It’s well-intended—but often ineffective.
Strong leaders explain why they believe in someone. Even more powerful, they remind the team member of challenges they have already overcome.
This kind of encouragement restores confidence in the moment, and it strengthens self-belief for the future.
Leadership is not about removing doubt. It’s about helping people see themselves more clearly in difficult moments—and walking with them until belief catches up with possibility.
How do you typically respond when someone on your shows low self-confidence ?
Who on your team might need to hear why you believe in them—right now ?
