FEAR & GREED | Business News Q+A: The biggest mistakes managers make
Dec 6, 2025
Dive into the biggest managerial blunders that can derail a team! Discover how lack of communication leaves employees feeling unheard. Learn why avoiding tough conversations creates tension and undermines accountability. Explore the fine line between micromanagement and trusting your team. Uncover the importance of acknowledging employee efforts and the impact of slow action on underperformers. Ultimately, it's all about leaders owning their team's outcomes!
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Respond Promptly And Be Heard
- Do respond and communicate clearly with your team, even if you don't have the answer yet.
- Sean Aylmer says being heard matters more than perfect information for teamwork and morale.
Have Tough Conversations Early
- Have regular, direct conversations about problems instead of passing them on or avoiding them.
- Michael Thompson warns that avoiding tough talks increases tension and destroys accountability.
Exit Jobs On Good Terms
- Leave a job professionally and try to exit on good terms to preserve long-term reputation.
- Adam Lang notes you often remain outside a job much longer than you were in it, so leave well.