10 missteps that curtail a leader’s development
You listen to podcasts, read the books, watch the videos, yet still there’s a shortfall in your ability to inspire the troops. These misconceptions and wrong turns might be the problem.
There’s no shortage of leadership content available.
As you’re reading this article, millions around the world are gaining knowledge on how to become better leaders via YouTube, blogs, audiobooks and podcasts. Despite all that available content, leaders’ improvement seems scant.
If you’re an aspiring leader, here are 10 reasons why you might not be getting better at it:
1. You stop at “consume.”
Reading and listening to learn are fantastic, but if we don’t put that guidance into practice quickly, that effort can be for naught. Think of a golfer who hits a lot of golf balls on the driving range but can’t take her practice to the course. Find ways to quickly apply what you learn, no matter how small or insignificant it feels.
2. You view leadership as a title, not a journey.
Got a promotion into a management role? Sadly, that title change won’t make you a leader. Leadership is about action, not a static position. View your development into a leader as a long-term journey instead of a short-term accomplishment, and you’ll grow into your role over time.
3. You’re not as good as you think you are.
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