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The 3 Critical Mistakes New Leaders Make

Try the Free GUIDE Assessment Here: https://guide.scoreapp.com 60% of new leaders fail within their first two years. The good news? It's not because you're a bad leader. 90% of us aren't natural-born leaders—we have to develop those skills. Unfortunately, most companies promote great individual contributors and then leave them to figure out leadership on their own. In this episode, I break down the three most common mistakes I see new leaders make in their first few years of managing people—and more importantly, how to avoid them. If you're navigating that awkward transition from peer to manager, struggling with micromanagement tendencies, or avoiding hard conversations, this episode will give you a clear framework to lead with confidence. You'll discover why trying to be everyone's friend is sabotaging your effectiveness, how being the "hero" is actually hurting your team's development, and the real reason hard conversations keep getting harder the longer you wait. I also introduce the GUIDE framework—a practical approach to leadership that addresses each of these mistakes head-on and helps you become the leader your team actually needs. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: The shocking failure rate for new leaders 01:15 - Mistake #1: Not owning your new role (stuck between two worlds) 03:42 - The identity crisis: Friend vs. boss 05:20 - Mistake #2: Still trying to be the hero instead of the guide 07:35 - Why micromanagement kills engagement (70% stat) 09:10 - The hero vs. guide mindset shift 11:25 - Mistake #3: Avoiding hard conversations (or bulldozing through them) 14:50 - How avoidance makes feedback 10x harder 16:40 - Focus on what you can control in difficult conversations 18:15 - Managing your emotions as a leader 20:30 - Recap: The three critical mistakes 21:45 - Introduction to the GUIDE framework 23:20 - Next steps: Take the New Leader Guide Assessment KEY TAKEAWAYS Your role changed, but did your mindset? The mental shift from individual contributor to leader is critical You're wearing one hat now: the manager hat. Your job is balancing organizational needs with people needs Being the guide instead of the hero means setting clear expectations and letting your team own the work Seventy percent of employees are disengaged when working for a micromanager Hard conversations get harder when you avoid them You can't control the other person's response, only your delivery and preparation Manage your emotions first before you can effectively lead anyone else THE GUIDE FRAMEWORK G - Get Clear on Your Leadership Identity U - Understand and Manage Your Emotions I - Invest in the Development of Your Team D - Delegate with Intention E - Expect and Prepare for Hard Conversations Take the New Leader Guide Assessment to discover where you're strong and where you need support: https://guide.scoreapp.com ABOUT THE MADE LEADER The Made Leader is for new leaders who got promoted and then left to figure it out on their own. Only 10% of people are natural leaders. The rest of us? We have to make ourselves into one. Hosted by Jen Arnold, this podcast delivers expert conversations and practical strategies to help you lead better tomorrow—whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome, difficult conversations, or the overwhelm of leading your former peers. CONNECT WITH JEN LinkedIn:   / jenparnold   Website: https://growthsignals.co/ Subscribe for more leadership insights and strategies for new managers. #NewLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #FirstTimeManager #MiddleManagement #LeadershipMistakes #ManagementTips #LeadershipSkills #ManagerTraining #NewManager #LeadershipCoaching #WorkplaceCulture #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #TeamManagement #EmployeeEngagement