What are the most common leadership mistakes?

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Senior Director Engineering in Travel and Hospitality2 years ago
Losing focus on employees as their key asset, prioritising business over people
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Principle Consultant in IT Servicesa year ago

I agree, and listening to their customers versus just selling stuff to their customers.

IT Manager in IT Services2 years ago
The most common leadership mistake is not listening to feedback or taking constructive criticism seriously. Leaders who ignore feedback from their team and those around them often fail to grow and develop as leaders, and can become isolated from their team or organization.
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CPO in Retail2 years ago

That is very well said. Listening and empathy toward the team are very critical at all levels of leadership. Others aspects of goals will follow through the process.

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Director of Information Technology in Services (non-Government)2 years ago
Assuming everyone has the same level of commitment to the mission as you do.
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Director in Manufacturing2 years ago
Overconfidence in their knowledge
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CTO in Healthcare and Biotech2 years ago
Not helping our team to grow and having an obtuse mind towards growing numbers.

Not having a situational leadership mindset.

Not understand the motivations of each member of the team and how to nurture them.
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