10 leadership lessons you don’t want to learn the hard way

If you’ve ever managed people, chances are you’ve had your
share of sure-fire leadership successes, along with a few tough
missteps and “wish I had knowns” — and probably learned a
thing or two from all of three.
In no particular order, here are a few essential threads of
wisdom we’ve collected over the years to add to your playbook.
Let’s save you from having to figure them out on your own in
2015.
Your company’s values and your personal values
must be compatible.
Differentiation breeds meritocracy. Sameness
breeds mediocrity.
In a performance culture, actions have to have
consequences — positive or negative.
Creating an environment of candor and trust is a
must.
Attracting, developing and retaining world-class
talent is your never-ending job.
You must distinguish between coachable
development needs in your people and fatal flaws.
Simple, consistent, focused communications travel
faster and are understood better by the
organization.
There is nothing more developmental and
illuminating than dealing with adversity.
Over time, you have to develop a real generosity
gene — and love to see each person on your team
earn raises, get promotions and grow personally.
Continuous learning is critical for success — make
it a priority.