As leaders, in management, business or just “life,” you need to generate confidence and respect among those you lead. Even in a small unit or office, those you lead need to know you will be consistent in whatever it is you are doing. They need to know you will be fair. They need to know the standards and they need to know the standards will be enforced.

 That being said, there are certain things a manager or leaders should NEVER DO. Over the next few days, we will discuss just four of these things. If you can avoid what is going to be revealed here, you will be well on your way to maintaining the respect of your team members and helping to ensure your success.

DO NOT SPEAK BEFORE THINKING ABOUT THE INTENDED RESULT.

Think about what it is you want to say, whether you are addressing the group as a whole or counseling someone one-on-one. When you speak before you are 100% sure of the exact message you want to communicate will do one thing only, make you regret what you said in haste.

For more information on this very important topic, check out the post on my website:
http://rthibodeau.com/2019/02/what-not-to-do-as-a-leader-part-1/