Training that Considers the Pitfalls of Leadership Leadership involves the ability to help guide an organization to thrive by reaching their set goals and objectives. However, in order for a leader to excel in their role, they must be aware of several potential pitfalls. These pitfalls, as communicated by Christine Comaford, consist of six components that can prevent a leader from achieving success. These include: failing to respond to emails, not providing feedback, only acknowledging mistakes, failing to celebrate victories, showing favoritism and burning out employees (Comaford, 2013). With awareness and avoidance of these pitfalls, a leader can achieve a great following. Otherwise, to ignore them, could lead to failure rather than success.
The Six Pitfalls of Leadership Failing to respond to employee emails. Most employees have to resort to email communication to speak with their managers or bosses in their workplaces. Email allows employees the opportunity to collaborate and communicate on projects in a more economical manner, especially with those who are located in different parts of the country (Kokemuller, (n.d.). However, what …show more content…
Leaders are often seen as role models in the workplace. Therefore, their feedback weighs heavily on their associates. Positive feedback allows employees the opportunity to know when they are doing something well, that their efforts are valuable and that they contribute to the organization . Negative feedback allows employees the opportunity to learn where they can improve and what actions they can take to meet the expectations placed on them (Folkman, 2013). Even if it is difficult, most people value honesty and truthfulness. Giving feedback can allow employees the chance to improve their success (Folkman, 2013). However, giving feedback is only useful if it is delivered well. Otherwise, employees will view their feedback as a penalty rather than a reward (Folkman,
The Six Pitfalls of Leadership Failing to respond to employee emails. Most employees have to resort to email communication to speak with their managers or bosses in their workplaces. Email allows employees the opportunity to collaborate and communicate on projects in a more economical manner, especially with those who are located in different parts of the country (Kokemuller, (n.d.). However, what …show more content…
Leaders are often seen as role models in the workplace. Therefore, their feedback weighs heavily on their associates. Positive feedback allows employees the opportunity to know when they are doing something well, that their efforts are valuable and that they contribute to the organization . Negative feedback allows employees the opportunity to learn where they can improve and what actions they can take to meet the expectations placed on them (Folkman, 2013). Even if it is difficult, most people value honesty and truthfulness. Giving feedback can allow employees the chance to improve their success (Folkman, 2013). However, giving feedback is only useful if it is delivered well. Otherwise, employees will view their feedback as a penalty rather than a reward (Folkman,