The Worst Leadership Mistakes You Can Make by matthewlittlemore | Oct 12, 2020 | Leadership, Matthew Littlemore
If you talk to any person on the street, chances are they will most likely have a story to tell about a boss with bad leadership skills who continuously made the same mistakes. Being a leader isn’t just about the title you hold or the number of employees you have under your command. It’s much more than that. It’s also about providing value to your team and understanding when you make mistakes. The following list includes some of the worst leadership mistakes you can make and how to avoid them. Losing Trust It’s safe to say that if you don’t have a strong foundation of trust, you have nothing. People will only follow those who they know are going to be there for them. For this reason, when promises are made, make a serious e ort to keep those promises. Failure to do so may lead to an o ce that listens to you but doesn’t necessarily follow. It can also a ect the overall employee morale. It can be di cult to regain the trust of your team after losing it, and even then, it might never be the same. Before promising anything, make sure you are ready to live by your words.