As a leader, it’s important to have a balance of care and accountability for your employees. While it’s important to have a supportive and motivating environment, going overboard in certain areas can have negative consequences for both the leader and the team.
Here are six times when a leader can go overboard and they should stop immediately:
When leaders are being a perfectionist: When leaders are perfectionists, they tend to scrutinize everyone’s work, disempowering their team members in the process. This can lead to disengagement and turnover and can also derail the process. The best leaders understand that perfectionism is a constant source of stress and that it’s impossible to achieve. Instead, they focus on setting realistic goals and working towards them.
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