- Want to be a better boss?
- Start by skirting the most common leadership pitfalls for new - and even seasoned - managers.
- For example, don't just focus on your employees' success and don't be afraid to make necessary staff cuts.
Whether you've just ascended to a leadership role (congrats!) or you've been managing people for years, there's always room for improvement.
Below, we collected some of the best management advice we've heard - from former HR execs at top tech companies like Amazon and Google, a Harvard Business School professor, and some of the most renowned executive coaches.
Each one shared a simple strategy to avoid a common management trap. Read on for quick fixes to any mistakes you've been guilty of.