Beat the odds by skipping these 9 common mistakes:
1️⃣ Focusing on motivation over momentum
• Motivation is fleeting
• Systems are sustaining
2️⃣ Managing tasks instead of energy
• There are unlimited things we could do
• Energy must be focused on what matters
3️⃣ Hiring for skills over character
• Technical abilities can be taught
• Core values are nearly impossible to change
4️⃣ Confusing feedback with coaching
• Feedback looks backward at performance
• Coaching builds forward toward potential
5️⃣ Thinking you’re not in sales
• Every interaction is a chance to create buy-in
• Your team’s success depends on your ability to influence
6️⃣ Confusing hiring with recruiting
• Hiring fills today’s open roles
• Recruiting nurtures tomorrow’s top talent
7️⃣ Not leading with clarity
• Vague expectations build anxiety
• Clear direction creates confidence
8️⃣ Not managing up proactively
• Your effectiveness depends on your manager’s
• Your boss’s problems should be your problems
9️⃣ Solving problems too quickly
• Quick fixes create dependency on you
• Guided discovery builds their capability
Experience is a great teacher.
Especially someone else’s experience.
Smart leaders learn from their mistakes.
Wise leaders learn from the mistakes of others.
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