When employees plateau, don’t blame—redesign. Leaders can reignite growth by diagnosing systemic blockers, pruning inefficiencies, deploying mentorship, and assigning strategic “stretch” projects. Ditch promotion carrots; cultivate clarity and calculated risks. Sometimes, repotting (read: team swaps) is key. Tactical scripts, case studies, and tools included. Stagnation isn’t failure—it’s a plea for better soil.