How many of these have you fallen prey to? It’s possible I’ve done a few of these in my life.
- Takes credit for others’ work
- Doesn’t show appreciation or give recognition to employees
- Micromanages
- Unable to trust (control freak)
- Plays favorites
- Doesn’t provide clear or realistic direction
- Is unavailable or avoids tough conversations
- Lack of empathy or compassion (low emotional intelligence)
- Unable to listen and respond to feedback (poor listener)
- Doesn’t lead by example
- Lacks humility or self-awareness
- Manages with fear, not fairness
- Is complacent about poor performing or toxic team members
- Doesn’t follow through or recognize their own responsibilities
- Doesn’t live up to workplace values