Leadership Done Right

Brandon W. Jones

You are here: Home / Archives for Failure

Failure

Podcast Episode #50 — 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail

By on 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 50: 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail.

Hi friends, we are all so blessed to be alive and talking about leadership today! I hope you are doing well and life is going well for you wherever you’re listening to this episode!

Leadership Done Right Podcast

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadershipdoneright/LDR_050__10_Reasons_Why_Leaders_Fail.mp3″ title=”LDR 050: 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” permalink=”https://leadershipdoneright.com/podcastepisode50/” tweet_text=”Check out Episode #50 “10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail” of the Leadership Done Right Podcast!” hashtag=”LDRPodcast, #Leadership” twitter_username=”BrandonWJones1″ ]

Sneak Peek

Last week I explained the Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure. In creating that list, I put out a request on Facebook and received an abundance of reasons why leaders fail. So, this week I am going to share an encore to last week’s list with 10 additional reasons why leaders fail. But first…

Take Advantage of This Free Coaching Opportunity!

Are you trying to take your leadership to the next level, but struggling each step of the way? Are you wishing you could get help from someone who has been through leadership challenges and continues to make it through?

Well, if that’s you, I want to let you know that I still have some open coaching sessions available. Send me a quick email at brandonwjones@leadershipdoneright.com, or message me on Facebook, LinkedIn, or twitter to let me know that you’d like to schedule your free coaching session today!

10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail

Alright, now we’ll discuss the 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail. I really like learning why others failed, so I don’t have to make the same mistakes myself. So let’s consider these 10 reasons with that mindset. Unlike last week, these are not in any particular order.

1. Poor Leadership Approach

Number one, leaders fail when they have a poor leadership approach. This can be manifest in many ways.

One way is that leaders sometimes use fear tactics. They try to coerce people through intimidation, manipulation, or overbearance. The whole point being to scare people into doing what they want.

Another poor leadership approach is to become a leader strictly to gain power over others. If you are leading just for power, you are probably not leading the right way.

And one final poor leadership approach is to lead with no confidence, rudeness, insincerity, or just flat out in a way that you show everyone you don’t know what you are doing. That quickly loses everyone’s confidence, and often even causes resentment. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #50 — 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail

Podcast Episode #49 — Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure

By on 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 49: Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure. Every day is a gift so I hope you are doing well and enjoying life wherever it is that you are listening to this episode!

Leadership Done Right Podcast

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadershipdoneright/LDR_049__Top_10_Causes_of_Leadership_Failure.mp3″ title=”LDR 049: Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” permalink=”https://leadershipdoneright.com/podcastepisode49/” tweet_text=”Check out Episode #49 “Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure” of the Leadership Done Right Podcast!” hashtag=”LDRPodcast, #Leadership” twitter_username=”BrandonWJones1″ ]

Sneak Peek

I really enjoy watching ESPN’s Sports Center and my favorite part is the Top 10 and Not Top 10. So, for this week’s episode, I am going to do the Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure. But first…

Take Advantage of This Free Coaching Opportunity!

Are you trying to take your leadership to the next level, but struggling each step of the way? Are you wishing you could get help from someone who has been through leadership challenges and continues to make it through?

Well, if that’s you, I want to let you know that I still have some open coaching sessions available. Send me a quick email at brandonwjones@leadershipdoneright.com, or message me on Facebook, LinkedIn, or twitter to let me know that you’d like to schedule your free coaching session today!

Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure

Alright, leaders and businesses fail due to a number of reasons, but there are some common contributing factors. Today, I am going to share the Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure that I gathered from fellow leaders, friends, credible leadership websites, and my own experiences.

10. Talk More Than Listen

At number 10, leadership fails when leaders talk more than they listen. Have you ever been around someone that talked and talked and talked some more? That person seems to have a story for every situation, experience, or background that is discussed, AND they tell everyone what they know and how they feel about everything.

At first this starts out as a small annoyance, but it can eventually become a big frustration. When leaders talk more than they listen, their followers often disconnect from them and become less responsive to their recommendations.

Additionally, when leaders don’t listen to others, they fail to learn what they don’t know. This creates blinds spots because they can’t learn what they don’t know.

9. Have All the Answers or They are a Know-It-All

Number nine, leaders fail when they have all the answers and are a know-it-all. Nobody wants to be around people that think they know everything. Know-it-alls seem to have an answer for everything and they are always right, even if they are not right. That know-it-all mentality is very annoying and even a put-off to those they lead.

I remember someone like that when I was in high school. I would tell him about everything I could think of that he shouldn’t know about, and he magically knew more than me about it. Even if it was something that was personal to me. That was super annoying! [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #49 — Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure

Podcast Episode #34 — Feedback — The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin Kruse

By on 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 34: Feedback — The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin Kruse.

Leadership Done Right Podcast

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadershipdoneright/LDR_034__Feedback__The_Most_Powerful_Keys_to_Success_with_Kevin_Kruse.mp3″ title=”LDR 034: Feedback — The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin Kruse” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” permalink=”https://leadershipdoneright.com/podcastepisode34/” tweet_text=”Check out Episode #34 “Feedback — The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin Kruse” of the Leadership Done Right Podcast!” hashtag=”LDRPodcast, #Leadership” twitter_username=”BrandonWJones1″ ]

Get to Know Kevin

Podcast Episode #34 — Feedback — The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin KruseOur guest today is on a mission to make, over the next ten years, 100 million leaders.

LEADx

With that goal in mind, he founded LEADx, a next generation online learning company that offers free leadership training and professional development to everyone, everywhere, at any time.

Leadership Training

He also continues to make time to personally work with leaders around the world including Marine Corps officers in the Pentagon, non-profit leaders in Pakistan, and entrepreneurs in Kenya.

New York Times Bestselling Author

His previous companies have won Inc 500 and Best Place to Work awards, and he is a New York Times bestselling author of six books.

Our Connection

We connected back in 2013, and I have followed him on his website and podcast ever since. I am honored and humbled to have him on the show today. Our guest today is Kevin Kruse. Kevin, welcome to the show!

Entrepreneurship to Leadership

From age 21 on, Kevin has always started and run companies. “When I think back on my early failures, it’s been either because I didn’t know how to use time to be productive, or because I didn’t know how to lead people. I didn’t understand the importance of leadership.”

“Leadership is really THE most important variable to having a successful life, whether you’re in business or not. When I sold the last company, I decided that while I am taking some time away from being an entrepreneur, let me just explore, think harder, and share what I have learned about leadership and productivity. It’s been kind of a one decade pause to reflect on what’s worked for me and what hasn’t.” [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #34 — Feedback — The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin Kruse

Podcast Episode #28 — Lead For Transformation with Richard Osmann

By on 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 28: Lead For Transformation with Richard Osmann.

Leadership Done Right Podcast

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadershipdoneright/LDR_028__Lead_For_Transformation_with_Richard_Osmann.mp3″ title=”LDR 028: Lead For Transformation with Richard Osmann” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” permalink=”https://leadershipdoneright.com/podcastepisode28″ tweet_text=”Check out Episode #28 “Lead For Transformation with Richard Osmann” of the Leadership Done Right Podcast!” hashtag=”LDRPodcast, #Leadership” twitter_username=”BrandonWJones1″ ]

Get to Know Richard

Podcast Episode #28 — Lead For Transformation with Richard OsmannOur guest today has expertise in International Business, Capital Raising, Infrastructure Funding, Business Growth, Business Transformation, Negotiation Facilitating, International Trade and Development, Infrastructure Development, and Global business Growth.

Richard’s Professional Experience and Educational Background

He is a principal at Provanedge and has held a variety of positions in leadership. He was the director of a community service organization, then held back to back roles as the department director for Community Health Care. From there, he became the CISD Team Administrator at Western Virginia EMS Council. Currently, in addition to roles and responsibilities as Provanedge, he is also a Non Executive Director for Kester Bottling Company.

He graduated from The College of William and Mary with a doctorate degree in Higher Education and received his Master’s degree in divinity from Emory University. He took his education very seriously and earned the honors of Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude respectively.

My Connection with Richard

We connected through the LinkedIn Group Informal Leadership. It is evident that he is an experienced leader. Our guest today is Richard Osmann. Richard, welcome to the show!

Lead for Transformation

Richard explained that the key to his background is that his goal is always to lead for transformation. “We mature throughout life. I’m not saying that any role I’ve had previously was less mature than the one I’m doing now. But, the key element of all this is transformation.” Each position he’s held focused on different aspects of life and the community with the common thread to lead for transformation. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #28 — Lead For Transformation with Richard Osmann

3 Easy Steps to Become the Fearless Leader

By on 0

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to success in the business world is fear. Most people face fear in one form or another all the time. Sometimes it is the fear of losing your current job, not getting the next promotion, speaking in front of others, or something else altogether. Fear is the opposite of faith and can be difficult to overcome. This post focuses on three easy steps to become the fearless leader.

3 Easy Steps to Become the Fearless Leader

3 Easy Steps To Become the Fearless Leader

So how can you become a fearless leader? How you face your fears determines whether or not you are successful. Fear can be a strong positive motivator when used properly. It can also cause your downfall if you are not careful. You can become a fearless leader and be successful by doing the following three things:

3 Easy Steps to Become the Fearless Leader
Photo: Pixabay/geralt

1. Know Your Self-worth

When you realize your own self-worth, the sky becomes the limit to what you can do. Marianne Williamson made a powerful statement about self-worth. She said:

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. [Read more…] about 3 Easy Steps to Become the Fearless Leader

Podcast Episode #11 — Failure Is Not An Option – 5 Lessons From Apollo 13

By on 0

Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right podcast, Episode 11: Failure Is Not An Option – 5 Lessons From Apollo 13.

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadershipdoneright/LDR_011__Failure_Is_Not_An_Option_-_5_Lessons_From_Apollo_13.mp3″ title=”LDR 011: Failure Is Not An Option – 5 Lessons From Apollo 13″ social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” permalink=”http://leadershipdoneright.com/podcastepisode11″ tweet_text=”Check out Episode #11 “Failure Is Not An Option – 5 Lessons From Apollo 13″ of the Leadership Done Right Podcast!” hashtag=”LDRPodcast, #Leadership” twitter_username=”BrandonWJones1″ ]

Leadership Done Right Podcast

Apollo 13

Apollo 13 was the seventh manned mission in the Apollo space program and the third intended to land on the Moon. The craft was launched on April 11, 1970, at 1:13 PM CST from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, but the lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded two days later, crippling the Service Module (SM) upon which the Command Module (CM) had depended.

Podcast #11 — Failure Is Not An Option - 5 Lessons From Apollo 13
Image Credit: NASA

The Problems

Following the explosion, the crew onboard realized there were many problems with their equipment. Their chance to make it back to earth kept dwindling as time went on. Flight Control located in Houston, urgently provided assistance in resolving the issues they were encountering. They had to desperately search for answers to unique problems. They listed all the problems they could think of.

  • Batteries may freeze
  • Water system may freeze
  • Propellant may freeze
  • There were a large number survival issues
  • How do we get back through the earth’s atmosphere

[Read more…] about Podcast Episode #11 — Failure Is Not An Option – 5 Lessons From Apollo 13