“Awareness is the first step toward lasting change in your leadership.”
Every leader faces hidden challenges that limit their leadership potential — habits and blind spots that quietly hold them back from leading effectively.
In this 3-part series, we’re exposing the 7 Enemies of Leadership Success so you can recognize and overcome them before they derail your growth.
If you haven’t listened to Part 1, start there first — you’ll learn the first three enemies every leader faces.
🎧 Listen to Part 1 here
Now, let’s dig into the next two:
Enemy #4: Poor Communication
A lack of high-quality communication is the most common and destructive issue I see in nearly every business.
What causes it?
👉 Not understanding how to communicate effectively with different personality styles.
This isn’t just about talking more—it’s about connection, clarity, and culture.
Poor communication affects:
- Your revenue
- Your bottom line
- Your team’s productivity and unity
- Your ability to lead God’s kids well
When leaders learn how to speak each team member’s “language,” everything changes—conflict decreases, trust grows, and results improve.
Enemy #5: Not Taxing the Collective Intelligence
You’ve built a team for a reason. But if you’re not drawing from their wisdom, you’re limiting your success.
When you fail to “tax the collective intelligence,” you may be assuming one of two things:
1️⃣ You already know everything you need to know.
2️⃣ Your team’s input doesn’t matter.
If it’s #1, reality check: you don’t.
If it’s #2, then why did you hire them?
Great leaders invite perspective before making decisions. They create space for collaboration, not control.
The result?
Smarter decisions, stronger buy-in, and a team that feels valued and invested in the mission.
Learn How to Overcome These Enemies
These two enemies—poor communication and failing to use your team’s collective intelligence—can quietly stall your growth and create dysfunction on your team.
