Turning Leadership Mistakes into Leadership Lessons

As much as we may hate to admit it, the phrase “nobody is perfect” applies to all of us. No matter how good you are at your job, one thing is guaranteed: leadership mistakes happen. There is always something you can do to improve your workplace performance, relationships, motivation, etc. This week’s quick-hit story, by author Gregg Baron, lists our most frequent leadership mistakes. After all, if we remain acutely aware of these common mistakes, we’re better prepared to transform them into lessons.
Turning Leadership Mistakes into Leadership Lessons
by Gregg Baron
T urn leadership mistakes into lessons learned. What does it say about a leader, their commitment and character if they do not make the effort? Below are a few quick hits to consider:
Leadership mistakes occur when:
They do not listen enough or at all.
They create the impression for their people that they have all the answers.
They do not build enough trust.
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