04/01/2024

Watch Out for These Three Leadership Pitfalls

Leadership is a tough gig with potential abounding pitfalls

When your team members are unclear (and there are oh-so-many ways this plays out) it fosters confusion, decreases productivity and potentially erodes trust. Take a page from the experienced leader in this article and make some of those unwritten expectations more "out loud." Just because you thought it in your head doesn't mean it translates into theirs.

Not asking for team input

Okay, so this one is a landmine. You've probably tried to gather input and it went sideways. Fair enough. I get why you're hesitant. Read my blog post on three possible reasons it didn't go well for you and find out tips for gathering feedback that doesn't wear you out and is useful to boot.

Not addressing workplace (or your own) toxicity

It's easier to identify something that's toxic outside of ourselves, and to be sure, there may be a boatload of toxic stuff going on in your office. Strong leaders take care of that stuff. And the BEST leaders? They also look in the mirror. Read more here.

Please select this link to read the complete blog post from LinkedIn.