5 Pitfalls of Leadership Relationships: How Authenticity Can Make or Break Your Team

by Kim Fitkin - 10/6/2023

5 Pitfalls of Leadership Relationships: How Authenticity Can Make or Break Your Team

Bad leaders simply manage people. Great leaders manage relationships.

And relationships are messy.

They can become

Toxic Neglected Manipulative Inappropriate And fall apart

As a leader, you’re in a position of power. You have more control than you may realize.

You need to be aware of this because relationships can quickly go off the rails if you don’t.

And the number one thing you need to build true relationships with your team?

👉 Be genuine

Your team sees right through the bullsh*t when you’re phoning it in, feigning sincerity, or overcompensating.

Be real. Be authentic. You have to actually care.

That’s when relationships develop and grow.

Remember, as a leader, building and keeping these relationships is your job.

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