That’s a tough question to answer for many of us. We would like to believe that we have no faults, and if only everybody did what they were told, before I tell them, then the business will go alright. Unfortunately, sometimes we are the problem, and for leaders it may be our leadership.
In a recent blog in Business News Daily (Read it here), Nicole Fallon Taylor outlines 4 warning signs that you may be that toxic leader. The article is well worth the read, if you are game! As a teaser, the four warning signs are:
- Your team keeps disappearing
- People don’t look to you for guidance
- You frequently have negative emotional reactions to work situations
- You feel the need to control all aspects of your teams’ operations
But don’t despair if you recognise some (or all) of these behaviours, as there are things you can do to reduce your toxicity. Fallon refers to strategies that include self-awareness, humility and accountability. In the article there are three questions to ask yourself regarding your interactions with people. Why not try some of these out during the next week and see what happens.
The Avondale Business School can help you be an effective leader– find out how by contacting Warrick Long at the Avondale Business School.
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