Leadership with Maslow

Your team won’t grow—

If they don’t feel safe:

It’s not about perks.

It’s about needs.

Leaders often push for performance…
Before building the foundation.

Start with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
(credit – Abraham Maslow):

It shows us what teams need first
before they can truly perform.

If any level is missing, growth stalls.

Here’s what matters most:

🟧 Physiological needs
Rest. Food. Stability.
Without them, there’s no focus.

🟦 Safety needs
Trust. Job security. Clear expectations.
Without this, there’s fear.

🟩 Love & belonging needs
Connection. Camaraderie. Communication.
Without this, there’s silence.

🟨 Esteem needs
Respect. Recognition. Achievement.
Without this, there’s doubt.

🟪 Self-actualization needs
Purpose. Potential. Growth.
Without this, there’s burnout.

Use my sheet to lead with intention.

Because when people feel supported,
they don’t just work harder—

They think bigger.

They connect deeper.

They lead themselves.