21 Leadership Habits To Avoid

Follow the leader, leader, leader. Not always. Here are Marshall Goldsmith’s 21 habits that derail effective leadership.

The need to win at all costs
Adding too much value (the desire to add to every discussion)
Passing Judgment
Making destructive comments
Starting with “no”, “but” or “however” (conveys I’m right, you’re wrong)
Telling the world how smart we are
Speaking when angry
Negativity (let me explain why that won’t work)
Withholding information
Failing to give proper recognition
Claiming credit we do not deserve
Making excuses
Clinging to the past
Playing favorites
Refusing to express regret
Not listening
Failing to express gratitude
Punishing the messenger
Passing the buck (blaming others)
An excessive need to be “me” (exalting our faults as virtues)
Refusing to accept responsibility for needing to change (that’s just who I am)

Hope the list sparks your interest as to the qualities to avoid to ensure your leadership is effective. Any thoughts? Do share. We would love to hear!

Cheers!

Author: Dr. Shelly C

Dr. Shelly Cameron is Founder of the Global Coaching Corner. She is an Author, Speaker, and Certified Master Coach. She has researched the topic of Success and written 9 books on Success, Leadership, Career, inspiration and motivation. Her research on the Leadership Challenge was published in the Journal of American Academy of Business Cambridge (JAABC). She now uses the results of her research to connect others to Success. Visit www.shellycameron.com and Get a copy of her Books online at Amazon or in-store Barnes & Noble. When not writing Shelly enjoys wave-watching, movies, reading, and spending time with family. View all posts by Dr. Shelly C

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