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  • Writer's pictureWanda Wallace

Two mistakes new leaders make – and how to avoid them (People Management)

By Dr. Wanda Wallace


Transitioning to a different role is one of the greatest challenges we can face at work. Set yourself up for success with these tips from Dr. Wanda Wallace.


I see people make two big mistakes when they take on a new role. The first is the tendency to prove you deserve the opportunity. As Marc Howze at John Deere says, that’s the worst mistake people make: “Stop trying to prove you deserve the job and get on with doing the job.”


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