There can be many factors that can cause a business to fail.
But whatever these problems are, they are always due to poor leadership skills.
Leadership is the component of success or failure in a business.
To avoid dangerous repercussions, we must be aware of the symptoms and traits of failed leadership, and remember, “There are no problems at work, only driving problems.”
John Kitchens wrote an article on the American “Entrepreneur” website, which specializes in entrepreneurship, in which he explained that there are 6 signs of bad leadership, adding that bad leadership can destroy the most successful companies, noting at the same time that Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Bill Gates were famous for leadership. successful strong.
Here are 6 signs of failed leadership that you should watch out for:
1. Selfish leadership style
Selfish leadership is centered around the leader, not the team. Their efforts, ideas, and goals are always inclined towards improving themselves, and from their point of view, it's all about what they can do to make themselves look good, that is, it's about feeding their ego.
These leaders hide their anxiety in themselves that they are "looking out for the best interests of the company", but in fact, the team's opinion does not matter to them.
They make all decisions without interference from others, they take all the credit for the successes, and worse, they blame their team for any failures.
For them, having power as a leader empowers them to get right all the time.
As a result, this type of leadership creates a toxic work environment where creativity and innovation are stifled.
2. Resistance to change
When the business is led by a bad leader, growth and change are always met with resistance.
New ideas are dropped, and any suggestions for change are always met with negativity.
This resistance stems from the leadership's desire not to leave their comfort zone.
They believe that "if it ain't broken, there's no need to fix it".
They see growth as unattainable and are satisfied with the status quo.
Their narrow thinking prevents them from being able to see the potential in new opportunities and restricts them from taking the necessary risk.
As a result, the company becomes stagnant and unable to adapt and compete in an ever-changing market.
3. Unable to lead themselves
A bad leader always seems to have the best image, but most of the time, he talks and does nothing.
They are always quick to issue orders and make decisions, but when it comes to carrying out work, they are nowhere to be found.
Unable to lead themselves, let alone the team.
This is because they lack discipline, focus and persistent leadership.
Their lack of follow-up is a direct reflection of how much they have underestimated their responsibilities.
They are all attached to preaching, but they do not see the need to practice what they preach.
Not to mention making it a lifestyle.
They hate commitment and are always looking for an easy way out.
They are not committed to their own goals, so why would they stick to team goals?
This contradiction is evident in their personal life as well as in their professional life.
As a result, they are not only bad leaders, but also failed role models.
4. Unable to stand criticism
One way to easily spot a bad leader is to give him honest feedback.
A bad leader is unable to handle criticism.
They see any form of criticism as a personal attack and a challenge to their authority.
They cannot accept constructive criticism, because they think it makes them appear weak and incompetent.
As a result, they surround themselves with "obedient men".
They fear honest feedback and build an echo chamber where their ideas are constantly reinforced.
And in the validation hunt, they bury valuable comments that could reveal the truth.
“What we reveal we can process.”
If problems are never revealed, they will never be resolved, and the team will remain on a path of no growth.
5. Not acting in accordance with their core values
Core values are the foundation of any business.
They are our guiding beliefs, and they dictate how we behave.
Behavior is what drives our results.
When a leader does not act in accordance with his company's core values, it severely affects the results that the company obtains.
The most important reason to have core values is to create filters for decision making.
But if the leader can't stick to it, it's only a matter of time before their decisions start to affect the company in a negative way.
6. Not being able to inspire others
A leader should be someone who inspires others to grow.
He must be able to develop others to become leaders in turn.
We must not forget that the first job of a leader is to create a path in which the team can grow.
If a leader does not understand this, they will not be able to create a suitable plan and environment for growth.
All they can do is keep the company afloat but they don't create the right conditions for team development.