The Made Leader
The Made Leader
Jen Arnold, Leadership Consultant & Coach
The 3 Critical Mistakes New Leaders Make
14 minutes Posted Mar 4, 2026 at 9:16 pm.
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90% of us aren't natural-born leaders—we have to develop those skills. Unfortunately, most companies promote great individual contributors and then leave them to figure out leadership on their own.

In this episode, I break down the three most common mistakes I see new leaders make in their first few years of managing people—and more importantly, how to avoid them.

If you're navigating that awkward transition from peer to manager, struggling with micromanagement tendencies, or avoiding hard conversations, this episode will give you a practical approach to leadership and help you become the leader your team actually needs.

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G - Get Clear on Your Leadership Identity
U - Understand and Manage Your Emotions
I - Invest in the Development of Your Team
D - Delegate with Intention
E - Expect and Prepare for Hard Conversations 

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