Top Ten Leadership Mistakes

Posted on 24. Oct, 2008 by frank in leadership

Kem Meyer recently posted this list that made me think a bit. Here are the top ten mistakes leaders make:

1. The Top Down Attitude: The number one hang-up

2. Putting Paperwork Before Peoplework: Confessions of a type A personality

3. The Absence of Affirmation: What could be better than a pay raise?

4. No Room for Mavericks: They bring us the future!

5. Dictatorship in Decision Making: Getting beyond “I know all the answers”

6. Dirty Delegation: Refusing to relax and let go

7. Communication Chaos: Singing from the same hymnal

8. Missing the Clues of Corporate Culture: The unseen killer of many leaders

9. Success Without Successors: Planning your departure before you start

10. Failure to Focus on the Future: Prepare yourself-it’s later than you think

Leading others is a challenging task, and I certainly have made some of the mistakes on this list. Which number do you find most challenging as a leader?