As leaders, we need to assume an attitude of one living in a fishbowl, because someone is always watching us. Little slip-ups in conduct add up over time and can damage reputations, and for leaders, reputation is key.
To protect that reputation, we need to routinely take a look at how we conduct ourselves when interacting with others. I came across a post recently on Inc.com by contributor Betty Liu that highlighted “extremely common mistakes” leaders make – mistakes that can easily damage a reputation.
To avoid a ding in your own reputation, here are those seven common mistakes Liu cautions against:
- Negativity.
- Reading emails during a meeting.
- Not following up on introductions.
- Spelling errors and grammar mistakes.
- Lying.
- Sloppiness.
- Showing up late.
Small but ongoing missteps, such as the above, can hurt a reputation, and that isn’t easily fixed. Any others you can think of?
