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Writer's pictureSarah Gruneisen

A bad leader creates followers, a great leader creates more leaders

“Why would I promote a woman when I could promote a man?”


He went on to explain that as a woman, I could get pregnant …


Yes, this is exactly what my boss told me at one of my first jobs, and I quit that job soon after that conversation.


I was really upset by this 😞


It doesn’t make any sense for me to work with people who don’t respect my work.


Bad leadership can destroy a good staff, causing the best employees to flee and the remainder to lose all motivation.


Here are 5 traits of bad leadership:


❌ Lack of communication:


→ Bad leaders don’t communicate effectively with their team members, leading to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and confusion.


❌ Micromanaging:


→ Controlling and micromanaging every aspect of a team's work can lead to demotivation, low morale, and frustration among team members.


❌ Lack of Trust:


→ Great leaders trust their team, whereas bad leaders don’t trust, which creates an environment of mistrust, which leads to a lack of teamwork and collaboration.


❌ Blaming others:


→ A bad leader blames others for their mistakes instead of taking responsibility for their actions. This creates a toxic work environment.


❌ Not appreciating team effort:


→ Bad leaders don’t appreciate their team's efforts and may take credit for their work, causing team members to feel undervalued and unappreciated.


Leadership is a skill that anyone can learn.

Reflecting on my experience with poor leadership, I realize the wisdom in Simon Sinek's words:


"A bad leader creates followers, a great leader creates more leaders."


This situation highlights the significance of cultivating an environment that empowers and inspires individuals, rather than stifling their growth and potential.


By embracing the qualities of great leaders, we can strive to create a positive impact on our teams and help others unlock their own leadership abilities.


Do you agree?


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