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Monday, February 15, 2010

The Top 5 Deadly Sins for Leaders

1. Arrogance and insensitivity to others

Whether it’s yelling, screaming, and berating, or a more subtle approach to letting everyone else don’t they don’t matter, everybody can’t stand an arrogant leader.

2. Not listening

Not listening is another way of displaying arrogance and insensitivity, even if you don’t mean to be.

3. Manipulative

Getting things done by manipulating people shows a lack of authenticity and keeps people guessing what your true intentions are. It fosters a lack of trust.

4. Lack of integrity

Lying, cheating, blaming others for your mistakes – it only takes one mistake to ruin a reputation for life.

5. Selfishness

A “me first” approach, inability to collaborate or build a team, and unwillingness to collaborate.

If you’ve ever been told you display any of these traits, then do yourself and everyone around you a big favour – get some help!

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