Here is what I've learned the hard way -
Be explicit. Tell your team what you expect out of them and do not hesitate to point out when they fail to do so. It is hard to not feel like an ass when you do this, but you gotta do it. Likewise tell people when they do things right. Nobody on your team should ever wonder how they are doing.
Tell everybody, "Hey, I need 100%. You are giving me 80%. Here is what needs to change." Then lay it out for them.
You are already doing two very important thigns, you are leading from the front, and you are protecting your people. Keep it up.
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