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Every day, busy executives unknowingly make mistakes that destroy the trust within their teams. 

I recently contributed to a Forbes article featuring 17 such mistakes. Here are the top 7 that I found most compelling: 

1. Micromanaging Others
2. Oversharing Underdeveloped Plans
3. Not Encouraging Direct Communication
4. Not Taking Necessary Action
5. Discussing Employee Performance With Others
6. Constantly Cancelling Meetings
7. Not Embracing Your Own Vulnerability 

My contribution to the article is "Not Embracing Your Own Vulnerability." I describe it as follows:

"The best leaders embrace their own vulnerability in the presence of those they lead. Leaders who do not demonstrate vulnerability can create a sense of distance and distrust in their relationships. The leaders who create more authentic and trusting relationships are open and transparent about their fears and their mistakes, which leads to greater empathy and deeper trust among the team."

Here's a link to the article featuring all 17 mistakes with brief explanations.  What about you? Where are you guilty?

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