It is imperative for all churches, businesses, non-profits, and athletic organizations to identify and enlist talented young leaders. Talented young leaders keep your organization green and growing. They are energetic. These leaders bring fresh ideas and help ensure a sustainable future. So what happens when talented young leaders fail? We are often left to ask “Why” and “What happened?”
The following are 10 Reasons Talented Young Leaders Fail:
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Poor People Skills – They have low emotional intelligence and simply cannot get along with people.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Waste Multiple Opportunities – Organizations generally show extended patience for young leaders. Unfortunately, they do not take advantage of the extra coaching and longer leash.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Leadership Changes – When the leader who hires you, is deeply invested in you, and has a plan for your development moves on, the next leader often does not have the same emotional investment in your success.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of A Lack Of Return On Investment – Their production does not equal the return on the organization’s financial investment.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Poor Performance – They have not done the job you were hired to do.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Poor Time Management – A leader’s most important ability is their availability. They are often late or miss too much time at work.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Character Issues – Their destructive lifestyle makes them become a cautionary tale.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because They Are In The Wrong Spot – They may be talented but they are simply in the wrong seat on the bus and do not have the opportunity to showcase their skills.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Other Talented Leaders – There are simply more talented people on their team and they become expendable.
- Talented Young Leaders Fail Because Of Immaturity – They have extreme lapses in judgment. This reveals itself in poor decision-making skills.
If you are a talented young leader and are experiencing any of the items mentioned above, get with a mentor and develop a plan for growth. We are rooting for you!
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