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Three dangerous leadership assumptions
From the course: Management Tips
Three dangerous leadership assumptions
Henry Winkler once said that assumptions are the termites of relationships. And I think he was absolutely right. Assumptions are cognitive shortcuts we use to draw quick conclusions, instead of actually thinking consciously and thoughtfully. They're also fast but they can be very dangerous. To be specific, consider these three very common but unproductive assumptions that all leaders should avoid. The first is that developing others isn't your job. Any leader worth their salt will observe opportunities to develop talent. But will they do anything about it? At one end of the spectrum is the leader who feels beholden to no one other than himself. He works hard but expends no effort to help or develop others. He was hired to do his job, not yours. He feels that you're either great in developing yourself or you're not. At the other end of the spectrum are enlightened leaders who know that personal achievement is only part of what makes them a good person and what makes them promotable…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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