Thread by @MrJacobEspi

Sometimes the things we do with great intentions hold our team back.

Here are 5 examples:

1. Overwhelming Your Team With Ideas

Leaders who do this are usually creative who love innovation.

They always have new ideas, and can't help but share them with the team.

Intention: For ideas to excite and inspire the team.

Outcome: They overwhelm the people around them, and their teams are constantly chasing new ideas.

Workaround: Create an idea tank. When you have an idea, store it here instead of sharing it with your team.

2. Always Being 'On'

This leader is filled with energy. They will always speak their mind, and feel at their best when they let their personality shine.

When they are in the room, their presence is felt.

Intention: To keep the team energized.

Outcome: They ignore people around them and wear everyone out.

Workaround: Keep track of how often you speak in meetings. Create space for others to chime in.

3. Trying to Rescue Everyone

This leader has a huge heart. They pride themselves on being a good manager because they are always there to care for their people.

For them, there is nothing worse than watching a team member struggle or fail.

Intention: To protect their people and reputation.

Outcome: People rely on them to solve all their problems.

Workaround: When someone brings you a problem, ask them, "What do you think we should do?" instead of solving the problem yourself.

4. Being the Pacesetter

This leader is all about achievements and accomplishments. They are ready to win at every cost and want to be seen as the standard of excellence.

If they aren't at the top of the leaderboard, their team will hear about it.

Intention: Set a top tier standard for quality or pace

Outcome: People stand around and watch instead of helping

Workaround: Make sure your team is still following you by creating systems of regular check-ins.

5. Letting Optimism Control You

This leader is always preaching the power of the right mindset. They know their teams will perform at a higher level when they believe that the mission is possible.

They've never met a challenge they weren't sure they would be able to tackle.

Intention: To create positive energy and belief in potential.

Outcome: Your team wonders if you understand the challenges they are facing.

Workaround: Take time to acknowledge the challenges before you bring in your positive energy.

Executive Summary:

Avoid these 5 traps:

1. Overwhelming Your Team With Ideas
2. Always Being On
3. Trying to Rescue Everyone
4. Being the Pacesetter
5. Letting Optimism Control You

(From Liz Wiseman’s book Multipliers)

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