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Leadership as we know is hard work, so I wanted to give you 6 key areas that often come up when a team is finding it hard to follow their leader.

Take time for your own self-reflection to see which area you might still need to grow in.

1.   Lack of Vision

Without clear direction teams struggle to align efforts toward meaningful goals.  Do your best to give your leaders clarity around their priorities every day, week and month.

2.   Lack of Empathy

Not recognizing potential or hesitating to hire those who are better than themselves is a key mistake in becoming a powerful leader. You can't succeed alone, true success requires a team of highly capable leaders.

3.   Need for Control

Leads to micromanagement and stifles creativity and innovation. This is the number one way to get rid of great leaders.  Instead, find a way to trust them and empower them forward.

4.   Hesitation

Leaders must overcome self-doubt to make confident decisions and inspire trust. Without that inner confidence you'll never gain the confidence of those around you.

5.   Ego

Personal pride blocks team success and collaboration. There's nothing more unattractive than a leader who can't humble themselves and show their vulnerability.

6.   Low Self-Awareness

Leaders who neglect their own personal growth struggle to evolve their business effectively. At the heart of everything great leaders have learned the skills to look inward and see where they need to change.

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