Previously, we discussed several styles of leadership as well as some amazing attributes of an Effective Leader. Unfortunately, just like everything in life there are some contrary perspectives and unfavorable behaviors. Some leaders allow personal insecurities and egos to seep into their work, many unbeknownst to them. They tend to rule with a iron fist. They don’t realize that fear is not the same as respect. Others suffer with superiority complexes which includes manipulation, nepotism, and degradation. These leaders tend to recognize efforts or potential. They rarely know their teams’ weaknesses or abilities. Not knowing your team is detrimental and can cost you everything. You may experience a high volume of turnover in departments and find yourself interviewing new staff more and more as displeasure spreads like a virus. Here are some things that can easily occur..

1. Abilities are hidden and never get nurtured or developed.
2. It’s imperative to desire wholeness as a person before leading or entering an industry. Your inner darkness becomes a plague that external parties have to live under.
3. Underestimating potential and assigning the wrong roles that yield no fruit.
4. Overlooking your staff because nepotism is prevalent. This will breed jealously, resentment and frustration.
5. Discrediting hard work with will infuriate Staff. That frustration will result into many unwanted behaviors and many resignation letters.
6. Lack of professional integrity
7. Chaotic culture and a toxic work environment.
8. Division
9. Staff is in fear of the Leader but have no genuine respect.

Revenue is great but its priceless to have motivated, loyal and dedicated staff that see your vision as a torch to carry. Some may argue that point but let’s talk about what effective leadership looks like. Here are some behaviors, attitudes and practices to avoid…

1. Sarcasm
2. Backhanded compliments
3. Manipulation.
4. Exercising your superiority complex with a hint of narcissism.
5. Harsh tones and obvious body langue of displeasure
6. Unforgiveness of mistakes
7. Promoting others prematurely or lacking skills
8. Failure to acknowledge effort and hard work.
9. Assumptions.
10. Blame game is always your reasoning for failure
11. Believing that things are personal.
12. Internalizing everything instead of being vocal
13. Failure to train is a form of neglect.
14. Refusal to trust
15. Micromanagement
16. Inability to recognize potential.
17. Avoidance of conflict
18. Refusal to fire individuals of high ranking because you fear your company would lose a key employee.
19. Unwillingness to be flexible.
20. Poor communication skills.
21. Tardiness is a lifestyle.
22. Lack of Corporate vulnerability
23. Allowing your ego to be your leader.

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The above are obvious qualities that are unfavorable. You may say “that’s not me!” but you will never truly know until you get honest feedback. In your sight, you can be the best Leader in the world. Perspective is not EVERYTHING. Your personal brand and what poeple say about you when your not present speaks VOLUMES. Take time to take inventory of whats not on the shelves but inside you. You are the orginal brand ambassador for your company. What is your behavior portraying?

Please if you are a leader or plan on becoming one, keep an open mind. You may know best, but you do not know ALL. Also, some leeway for feedback even on your performance. Leaders are humans like everyone else. They do not always function at their peak. You will never have everything right but if your eager to learn and grow, so will your organization. There should always be room for growth. Remember each member is a plant that you are accountable to grow. It may require replanting, wisdom to know when and where to water, placement of seeds, providing light and ensuring the overall health of the whole.

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