In the pursuit of becoming a world-class leader, it’s crucial to navigate the challenges and pitfalls that can hinder the leader’s progress. Renowned leadership expert Eric Partaker sheds light on seven critical mistakes that can impede your journey to greatness.
Drawing from his extensive experience and unique perspective, Partaker provides invaluable insights and practical advice to help aspiring leaders unlock their full potential adding that despite one being a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, one should seriously take into the key missteps to avoid their path to becoming a truly exceptional leader.
As the founder of several successful businesses and a sought-after mentor, Eric Partaker has established himself as a leading authority on effective leadership. Through his interactions with numerous professionals and entrepreneurs, he has observed common mistakes that hinder individuals from reaching the pinnacle of leadership excellence.
- Being indecisive – A great leader prioritizes speed over precision when making a decision. They recognize that when they “sit on things”, they slow everyone else down
- Being unreliable – Great leaders mind their “say–do gap”, ensuring that they do what they say! They set the benchmark for follow–through and personal consistency.
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Photo: Nick Fewings (Unsplash) - Not continuously learning – Great leaders schedule learning activities – such as reading, courses and research, into their calendars. They encourage team members to do the same.
- Not creating clarity – Great leaders ensure everyone knows how they contribute, why it matters and where the company is going. They clarify what they are saying “no” to as much as what they are saying “yes” to.
- Not adapting to change – Great leaders see around corners and take the driver’s seat on change. They are willing to discard old routines and systems in favour of improved approaches.
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Photo: Library of Congress (Unsplash) - Avoiding conflict – Great leaders step quickly and confidently into difficult conversations. They know that the longer they wait, the more difficult the conversations tend to become.
- Not focusing on results – Great leaders are intensely results–driven. They ensure progress against goals, and KPIs are easily available for everyone to see.
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