10 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid

Leaders balance a lot. They manage entire teams, oversee cross-functional tasks, not to mention take on their own work as individual contributors. Due to all of these moving parts, it can be easy to fall victim to small mistakes that can result in large problems. In this course from leadership development expert Halelly Azulay, you'll discover the common (but completely avoidable) mistakes that leaders should sidestep in order to help their teams — and themselves — enjoy success. Halelly first reviews how leaders are perceived and how communication blunders can have a major impact on employee morale. She then covers topics such as employee development, performance management, and collaboration. Halelly also gives tips for leading impactfully and fostering a culture that keeps teams engaged. You'll be able to listen in a way that not only creates shared understanding, but also proactively builds relationships and trust. You'll also discover why withholding praise and rewards for good performance is a huge mistake, as well as a powerful and simple way to increase employee motivation. After completing this course, you'll feel confident and ready to lead with ease.