Episode 32: Leading Smarter: Avoiding 6 Leadership Mistakes
Episode 32
Leading Smarter: Avoiding 6 Leadership Mistakes
Episode Summary
Many leaders make mistakes simply because they were never taught key leadership skills. From micromanaging to avoiding conflict, these missteps can damage team trust and productivity. Learn how to recognize and correct these common mistakes to become a stronger, more effective leader.
Key Points:
You don’t need to have all the answers – Great leaders ask questions, admit when they don’t know something, and model curiosity instead of pretending.
Micromanaging hurts both you and your team – Trust your team, set clear expectations, and focus on removing barriers rather than controlling every step.
Ignoring conflict won’t make it go away – Unresolved issues erode trust; encourage direct conversations and create a culture where concerns are addressed constructively.
Resources
Blog Posts:
The Power of Vulnerability TED Talk
Related Episodes
The Leadership Toolkit: Essential Skills for Leading with Purpose and Impact
Reflect to Lead: Unlocking Growth Through Consistent Self-Awareness
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
