It's Only A Few Minutes...What's the Big Deal!

What difference does a few minutes make?”

It’s a question many employees ask — and one that quietly frustrates leaders more than they often admit.

In this episode, we unpack why lateness isn’t really about the clock. It’s about what behavior communicates, how small patterns erode trust, and why leaders react so strongly when expectations feel ignored.

Whether you’re the one who runs a few minutes late — or the one managing someone who does — this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What repeated lateness communicates (even if it’s unintentional)
• Why leaders get “bent out of shape” over a few minutes
• The difference between clock-watching and commitment
• How unclear flexibility creates resentment
• A simple, respectful framework for leaders to address lateness
• How to problem-solve when there is a legitimate reason

Reflection Questions:

Employees - Would I be okay if everyone followed the same standard I do?

Leaders - What small issue am I avoiding that’s quietly becoming a bigger one?

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