When a new leader is introduced in an organization, it can take some time for them to build trust and authority. One of the most challenging tasks for a newly installed leader is to focus on getting people to respect and trust them to ensure they can foster productive working relationships.
Sometimes, though, new executives stumble over common obstacles or put too much emphasis on certain aspects of the new role, impeding their progress in building rapport and establishing mutual respect with team members. Here, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council share some of the most common pitfalls new C-suite level executives face when stepping into a bigger leadership role.