New as a Leader? Avoid These Common Mistakes

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Being a newly appointed leader is something to be proud of. You’ve been noticed. People believe in you.

Getting to learn about other people’s experiences is valuable in many ways. So, if you would like some input, read on. Here's a short list for you with three common mistakes we see that many leaders make.

Treating leadership as if it were a popularity contest. It is easy to think that you must please everyone, all the time. But this will cause trouble for you. Of course, there is nothing wrong with being popular, but it is more important to be respected.You gain respect by being predictable, clear in your communication and by your ability to make the necessary decisions. Even if those decisions are not popular for everyone. Did you know that most people actually accept unpopular decisions? The only caveat is that the reason for the decision, however unpopular, was clearly communicated. Another factor in their acceptance is that they were asked for their input before the decision was made.

Running too fast for your organization or team. We see this all the time. It is a common pit-fall for a new leader. The leader is full of enthusiasm and energy, knows exactly where to head... and starts running. But if you do not take the necessary time to get buy-in, you will leave the team in a vacuum. Be enthusiastic — but also realistic. The more time spent involving your team in the beginning of the process, the easier it will be to execute and move the team forward later on. Involvement is the key to speeding up development. If you feel it goes too slow in the beginning, just know that you will gain speed as engagement continues to build momentum.

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Thanks,

Kim