3 Mistakes Leaders Make That Lead To A Poor Team Mindset
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min read
Written by: Christina Kelly, Guest Writer Brainz Magazine
People are most likely to give their all to something when they truly feel as though they are a part of it. This is a trend that has been repeated throughout history.
Think of how governments have encouraged young men and women to sign up to join the army, and even give their life away.
They use terminology such as “give your life for your country,” which of course, is an incredibly noble and brave thing to do.
Terminology like this also gets people in the mindset that they are a part of something bigger than just themselves - something much more beautiful and impactful than any of us can create on our own.
Now, think of how this can relate to your team.
By making them feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, you encourage them to give their all in their job.
The question is - how can you inspire this kind of attitude in your own company culture?
If you promise to stick around until the end of this article, I promise to...
Help you finally get clarity on the common mistakes you might not even know you’re making as the leader
Give you one simple step you can take today in order to create a company culture that leaves a legacy
There’s no time to waste - let’s dive right in!
Mistake #1: Lack of Processes
First of all - what is a process?
The kind of process I am referring to here is a document where you outline the exact steps a team member needs to take in order to complete a task or project.
Now - why is that important?
Well, if you do not have your processes clearly outlined, it is all too easy for you and your team members to miscommunicate with each other.
Lack of processes also causes…
Missed deadlines and lost opportunities for important clients
Mistakes that cost your team members time, which costs you money
Frustration and overall lack of scalability
As a business owner, you are used to having a general idea of what to do and then just running with it.
But, your team members are not used to that, and they probably don’t want to do that, either.
What they want is to understand how to succeed.
And, without proper guidelines from you, they will not truly feel as though they are set up for success from you.
When people feel as though they are not being well taken care of, they will work with more of a negative mindset. This energy will then take a toll on their work performance.
As a result, they will end up making the kinds of mistakes mentioned above, and I know you don’t have time for that.
So, just set aside some time to write out the basic steps that each team member needs to take in order to complete a task or project!
Mistake #2: Lack of Trust from Their Leader
It’s possible that micromanaging has become a habit that you’re not fully aware of.
This is something that a lot of leaders do, and they think that it's the benefit of their team, but in reality, what you are doing is disempowering them.
When your team does not feel like you fully trust them, it unconsciously makes them build resentment towards you and the work that they are doing.
When your team is working in resentment, they are not able to deliver the high-quality work that your business needs in order to scale to new heights.
The truth is that if you have the right person and the right processes in place, you shouldn’t have to micromanage your team in order to help your business thrive.
Your team members may just be waiting on you to trust them and truly let them shine.
This brings us to Mistake #3.
Mistake #3: Lack of Space for Contribution
I saved the best for last.
To be more specific, this mistake is not allowing team members the opportunity to share their ideas.
When team members do not feel they are safe to share their ideas, you lead them to be in the mindset that their contribution is not truly important.
Read that again.
Actually, I’ll just say it again.
When team members do not feel they are safe to share their ideas, you lead them to be in the mindset that their contribution is not truly important.
This is huge because this mistake not only negatively affects your team’s state of being but also your bottom line.
So, let’s fix that!
To start, just set aside time at the end of your meetings for new ideas to come forth.
I have a feeling you’ll be surprised with what comes as a result!
If you have made it to the end of this article, congratulations!
You are in a better place than you were when you started.
You have learned how to step into your power as a leader, and allow your team to step into their power as well.
More than that, you now have a better understanding of your true responsibility.
It is not just to help your business make more money.
Rather, it is to set an example that creates a ripple effect in the lives of all those around you.
Every little thing that you do creates a huge impact. This impact is not just on your customers or your bottom line, but also on the people who you are leading.
By avoiding these mistakes, you are not only setting your organization up for success, but you are setting up each person on your team for success.
This is what will truly enable you to leave a legacy you can forever be proud of.
Christina Kelly, Guest Writer Brainz Magazine
Christina Kelly is an Executive Consultant who helps CEOs and their teams make more money while working less hours using effective project management softwares and energy management tools.
She is the Founder of the “High-Performance Business Blueprint”, an online program which helps business owners and their teams increase their productivity and their bottom line by using her signature P.O.W. Method (Personalized and Optimized Workflow).
Since launching her consulting services, she has spoken to audiences of thousands of people on virtual stages, podcasts interviews, Instagram pages, and on Facebook interviews. She has also been featured on local television.
Christina’s greatest joy is giving business owners the tools they need to create a positive environment in which everyone can thrive.
