Nancy Lyons on Leadership Pitfalls: the Common Mistakes That Sabotage Success at Work

Recent reports indicate a positive trend in workplace leadership, reflecting an 84% employee satisfaction rate with leadership according to Gallup's 2023 "State of Leadership" report — a notable increase from 70% in 2015. Notably, a 2019 study by Harvard Business Review highlighted that companies boasting robust leadership teams yield a 15% higher return on equity compared to those with weaker leadership structures. 

However, despite these improvements, several areas for enhancement persist. Survey data from Gallup's 2023 report reveals that 61% of employees perceive room for enhancement in their leaders' communication skills. 

Moreover, a significant 78% of employees, as per Glassdoor's 2022 findings, feel their contributions lack adequate recognition. Additionally, Gartner's 2023 study found that 59% of employees believe their leaders could enhance empowerment and task delegation—a crucial aspect requiring attention for further advancement in organizational leadership.

It is time to discuss on the common mistakes made by leaders!

 

About my guest Nancy Lyons

Nancy, the CEO and co-founder of the design and technology consultancy Clockwork, is renowned for her expertise in business leadership. She is also the accomplished author behind the book "Work Like a Boss: A Kick-in-the-Pants Guide to Finding (and Using) Your Power at Work." Through her twenty-five years of hands-on experience in business leadership, Nancy offers invaluable insights gleaned from personal experiences and experiments in her book. She emphasizes a crucial lesson: true power isn't derived from titles, promotions, or team management, but rather from a profound sense of ownership and accountability exhibited daily in the workplace. Nancy is also a staunch advocate for gender equality, consistently championing this cause in her professional endeavors.

 

• Read her book Work Like a Boss  https://worklikeabossguide.com/
• Nancy Lyons Personal Website https://www.nancylyons.com/ 
• Her company Clockwork https://www.clockwork.com/ 

 

What We Discussed in the Episode on Leadership Pitfalls:

- Critical errors made by leaders during and after COVID-19.
- The ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic landscape and the importance of leadership accountability.
- Embracing uncertainty: How leaders conquer fears amid unpredictable business scenarios.
- Are feminine leadership traits more suited to today's leadership demands?
- Unveiling the necessity of assertiveness for women in navigating leadership roles effectively.

 

Bonus content about Leadership

• Read PeopleKult's article on What Great Bosses Say and Do to Create Amazing Work Cultures https://www.peoplekult.com/post/what-great-bosses-say-and-do-to-create-amazing-work-cultures 
• Embracing Our Shared Humanity - Simply Human Newsletter https://simplyhuman.substack.com/p/embracing-our-shared-humanity