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10 Things I Hate In Leadership

Guest post by: Ron Edmondson

Article Overview: There are some things in leadership that drive me bananas. Maybe you have your own list, but this is mine. Here are 10 things I hate (or don’t like very much) in leading or following people:

10 Things I Hate In Leadership

There are some things in leadership that drive me bananas.Maybe you have your own list, but this is mine.Here are 10 things I hate (or don’t like very much) in leading or following people:

1.Responsibility without authority.If you ask someone to lead something; then let them lead.

2.Small mindedness.I like big dreams and those that dream them. I’ve never once out-dreamed God.

3.Naysayers.There is always someone who says it can’t be done.

4.Laziness.Not only is it a sin, if it is allowed to fester it can be contagious or disruptive to an organization.

5.Settling for the mediocre instead of pushing for the best.(self-explanatory)

6.Popularity seeking.Leaders who say what they think people want to hear in order to be liked.

7.Power hunger.Leaders who are easily threatened by others.

8.Caution out of fear.I prefer a bold faith.

9.Bullied management.Some leaders get their way from force.

10.Passion squelchers.Leaders should energize others to realize their dreams.

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