Sadly, it is common to hear a team member casually referred to as “lazy” when they don’t perform their work as expected. In fact, we even call ourselves lazy when we don’t meet our own goals and standards. However, lazy is a demoralizing lie. It’s a convenient and, candidly, abusive phrase that masks other behaviors and emotions that need real attention. By definition, lazy is unwilling to make an effort. In my coaching practice of leaders and executives, I have yet to meet s