Rodney Tippit was the Manager of Product Development and
Merchandising at Dickson Furniture Industries, Houston, Texas from 2011
to 2013. During this time, he was responsible for product development,
international outsourcing and negotiations with manufacturing companies
from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and China for all case goods based on
market trends and customer demands. Rodney Tippit has held various
leadership positions in the furniture industry, and shares a few common
mistakes leaders should avoid. While some might argue that mistakes
provide great learning opportunities, it is better not to make mistakes
in the first place.
Not Providing Feedback
According
to a poll report by over 1,000 employees, not providing feedback is one
of the most common mistakes leaders make. If your sales team member
does not have a professional way of answering the phone, then it is your
responsibility as a leader to address the issue and help him rectify
the situation. As a leader, you will need to know how to use
constructive criticism so that your team members receive the right
feedback that helps make improve their performance.
Not Spending Time with Your Team
As
a team leader or manager, you will have to set aside time to spend with
your team. Another common mistake many managers make is that they do
not spend sufficient time with their team. You must be available to help
lead and guide them. Your team needs your support and guidance to
achieve the objectives and goals set before them. Do not make the
mistake of neglecting to spend time with your team. You might want to
set aside time in your busy schedule and learn how to listen to your
team so that you can help them perform better.
Rodney Tippit has held various top managerial positions and has excellent leadership skills.
