Leadership Myths and Mistakes:Leadership is well studied, but less understood than almost any other human topic. Here you'll find explanations of common myths about leadership, and the most common mistakes both new and experienced leaders make.

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Why is the ivory tower syndrome so dangarous to leadership effectiveness?
Leaders need to be and stay in touch with their followers, to understand them and modify leadership behavior appropriately. The ivory tower syndrome is a natural happening that leaders must be aware of.

Mismanaged Stress The Downfall of Many Leaders
Executive burnout (which can also happen to leaders who are not executives) is a major cause of lost leadership effectiveness. Here's why, and some tips on managing leader stress.

Leaders Need To Be Outgoing and Extroverted (Leadership Myths)
We often believe that leaders need to be outgoing or extroverted to be successful. However, that's not accurate. Many leaders are introverted and quiet. Some of these have learned how to appear extroverted, and other successful leaders are more reserved.

Effective Leadership Requires [fill in the blank] - The Over-Riding Myth
There are a number of myths about leadership floating around, but ONE myth is presented most often, and it happens to be one with quite negative impact. Read about the most common myth here.

Over Focus On Immediate Results Can Degrade Leadership Effectiveness - Process versus Task
Obviously leaders have to pay attention to the results they need to achieve, and getting important tasks done. But it's also the case that leaders who focus too much on tasks or task-orientation run a risk of losing their effectiveness. Leadership isn't just about getting things done, but how things get done.

Leaders Going Bad - The Invisible Leader
What's an invisible leader? Leaders need to be visible to their followers, and sometimes leaders fall victim to their own lack of time, and mis-prioritize things, becoming invisible.

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Get Onpoint - Your free guide to work and relationship resources : Leadership Myths and Mistakes

Why is the ivory tower syndrome so dangarous to leadership effectiveness?

Mismanaged Stress The Downfall of Many Leaders

Leaders Need To Be Outgoing and Extroverted (Leadership Myths)

Effective Leadership Requires [fill in the blank] - The Over-Riding Myth

Over Focus On Immediate Results Can Degrade Leadership Effectiveness - Process versus Task

Leaders Going Bad - The Invisible Leader

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