As a manager, you’re probably viewed as the go-to resource for your team. Employees frequently look up to their managers for guidance on how to become a better worker and, eventually, a leader themselves.
Being a role model to your employees is an important part of your job. But managers are only human, and no one sets a perfect example 100% of the time. That’s why it’s important to check in on your work and management habits to make sure you’re not inadvertently teaching your employees some less-than-ideal lessons about leadership.
Lori Harris is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council, and Managing Partner of Harris Whitesell Consulting.