Ask someone in the business world what is the biggest mistake a leader can make and you will get no shortage of answers. People can pretty quickly recollect a leader who disappointed, failed to deliver or even worse got caught in a situation that damaged their integrity. If you need help identifying a leadership mistake, the media can certainly point out plenty of public figures fallen from positions of power and prestige to scandal.
Although mistakes can complicate your job; they are an excellent way to learn crucial lessons.
This Harvard Business Publishing video asked business and thought leaders across the map what is the biggest mistake a leader can make. Watch the video to find out what executives from Google, Harvard University, Morgan Stanley and other organizations have to say about the topic.
Video: Harvard Business Publishing: The Biggest Mistake a Leader Can Make
With all the variety of ways to damage one’s ability to lead, we can take lessons of experience from these leadership mistakes: Learn from them, keep ourselves in check and avoid making these mistakes. We have all experienced or noted leaders who taught us what not to do.
Of course, we learn many traits and characteristics to emulate from strong and effective leaders as well: what to do. It is worthwhile to flip the question Harvard asked and explore what is the most impactful thing a person can do to successfully lead? We are asking you to weigh in on this topic, with a simple straightforward answer to this question. It will take less than 2 minutes. Aha! Leadership Survey – Impactful Leadership
In Aha! Leadership’s next newsletter, we’ll share a summary of responses to this question and explore what to emulate in successful leaders.