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These are the top 20 behaviors of high-performing teams - how does yours rank?

A lot of things can be taught - passion cannot.

Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/398211

If you want your team to grow, help them to feel connected to the company on an even deeper level.

Link: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/how-can-you-tell-someone-has-what-it-takes-to-keep-employees-from-quitting-look-for-3-habits.html

Look for leadership intangibles: picking up the slack without complaint, performing outside of office hours, and making other employees feel valued and included.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/serenitygibbons/2021/12/02/how-to-determine-when-to-promote-remote-employees/?sh=7a0c4d3c309c

Here is a new skill to learn: change management - helping your team through the process of change and everything that comes with a transition.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/12/01/how-to-lead-through-big-and-small-changes/?sh=6608e42338c0

If you believe your prior expertise is enough to prepare you for being a leader, think again!

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/11/30/15-pitfalls-new-c-suite-leaders-face-and-how-to-avoid-them/?sh=2564141a5da7

Sometimes your employees are just looking for validation - make sure you are consistently acknowledging and affirming their thoughts and feelings.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/11/30/say-it-with-more-emotional-intelligence-five-communication-tips-for-leaders/?sh=2a8dc6ce2733

As a new leader, you should be constantly curious and introspective in order to develop self-awareness. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/12/02/eight-tips-for-new-leaders-to-get-established/?sh=35ac0f2d7254

Wherever you see yourself in 5 or 10 years, an executive coach can help get you there by figuring out the "how" with you.

Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/395847

As much as you empower your team, it must be balanced with accountability.

Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/396304