This text is based on an article on Addicted2Success.com.
Autocratic team leadership
If you believe that you alone are right and hold absolute authority over everyone, you may be exhibiting an autocratic leadership style. This approach, which over time can significantly frustrate and demotivate employees, allows no space for discussion or debate. As a result, it fails to leverage the talents and capabilities of subordinates.
Micromanagement
Do you constantly stand behind your employees, watching every move they make? Does delegating tasks take you an unreasonably long time because you delve into every tiny detail? If so, you may be practising micromanagement, which limits your employees’ ability to grow and work independently.
Conservative team leadership
In today's environment, change is constant and extremely fast-paced. An effective manager must be flexible and adaptable. If a team leader is overly conservative, the team quickly begins to stagnate and fails to seize opportunities that arise through market and technological development.
Leading through fear
Managers who threaten subordinates with dismissal or treat them in a hostile manner will not succeed in the long term. People are far more effectively motivated by positive factors such as visions, benefits, development and praise. Leading through fear is a long-outdated approach.
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