02/25/26 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where ownership separates leaders from employees.

Today’s topic?

Stop Bringing Me Problems

There is a massive difference between reporting an issue and resolving one.

Most people think communication equals value.

It does not.

Value is created when someone sees a problem, makes a decision, and handles it.

If every challenge in your company flows upward to you, you do not have a team.

You have dependents.

Real operators do not wait to be told what to do.

They assess.

They act.

They adjust if needed.

And they only escalate when it actually requires leadership input.

Read the full 444 Newsletter here to see the 4 thoughts, 4 lessons, and 4 challenges I’ve learned about building teams that solve instead of stall.


Mark Evans DM