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Want to Lead Better? Start by Skipping These 5 Common Fallbacks
Plus: Why You Should Be Tapping Into Your Community More
Notable Daily
June 05, 2025
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Want to Lead Better? Start by Skipping These 5 Common Fallbacks
The Self-Made Breakfast Tour Kicks Off in Toronto
Why You Should Be Tapping Into Your Community More
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Want to Lead Better? Start by Skipping These 5 Common Fallbacks
Let’s be honest, leadership in 2025 is nothing like the textbook version we were all sold. It’s not about having the corner office, running meetings, or being the smartest person in the room. It’s about showing up with empathy, adapting when things shift, and building teams that actually want to work with you.
In this breakdown, Stefan Grigorov, COO of Dreamix, shares five mistakes he’s seen even the most experienced leaders make. Whether you're a founder scaling your startup or a team lead trying to hold it all together, this is the kind of gut-check every leader needs.
The big takeaway? Strong leadership isn't about control or charisma. It's about how well you listen, how you lead through change, and how you make people feel safe and seen while doing hard things.
Key Takeaways
1. Don’t forget about your people
Yes, tech is moving fast — but if you’re not growing your team alongside it, you're holding them back. Skill-building is just as important as scaling.
2. You can’t lead alone
Running the show without feedback might feel efficient, but it leads to burnout and bad decisions. Loop people in. Great ideas rarely come from the top down.
3. Your values need to live in real life
If the company values are just sitting on a wall or a Notion page, you’re missing the point. They should show up in hiring, meetings, and day-to-day culture.
4. Be ready to pivot
Rigid leaders struggle when things shift — and things always shift. The best leaders don’t pretend to have it all figured out. They stay flexible and open to change.
5. Emotional intelligence beats ego
You can have all the right answers and still miss the mark if you’re not listening or connecting with your team. Real leadership starts with empathy.
Why It Matters: This hits home for anyone building a business, managing a team, or just trying to lead better. Today’s teams don’t want a boss who delegates from a distance. They want someone who gets it. Someone who listens, evolves, and leads in a way that feels grounded.
Whether you’re new to leadership or trying to level up, these reminders are worth keeping close. Leadership isn't about being perfect. It's about being present. And in a world full of noise, the ability to lead with clarity, care, and consistency is what really sets you apart.
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