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The 10 Biggest Pitfalls for New Leaders

Most pitfalls of new leaders do not stop with the leader, they reach into the team and the company. The free self check helps spot them early and correct course with confidence.

  • The ten most common pitfalls from my coaching practice
  • A checklist format so you see right away where you stand
  • Takes just a few minutes to work through
  • As a PDF, ready to download and take with you

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Three perspectives, one situation

Pitfalls never affect the leader alone.

When a new leader runs into common beginner mistakes, the team and the company carry the consequences too.

The new leader

  • Takes on tasks someone else used to handle, and is not sure where their own role ends.
  • Avoids uncomfortable conversations, afraid of straining the relationship with the team.
  • Often only notices their own mistakes once they have already affected the team.

The team

  • Feels uncertain when decisions are suddenly made differently than before.
  • Loses orientation when tasks and responsibilities are not clearly communicated.
  • Reacts sensitively to any unequal treatment, especially since everyone used to be equals.

The company

  • Loses time and money when common beginner mistakes surface late and need correcting.
  • Risks losing promising leadership talent to avoidable pitfalls.
  • Often has no visibility into which of the ten pitfalls show up most often in house.

The free guide makes visible where the risks lie before they become expensive.

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Coaching helped me understand how important it is to actively make decisions, for myself, my path and my role.

Alexander Heinze, Chief Operating Officer, HDNET

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Who is the self check for?

For the new leader themselves, and just as much for HR and leadership development as a conversation basis in onboarding.