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• Assuming everyone has the same high standards as you
• Micromanaging the work of others

• Measure the Negative Impact
• Appear too mired in details
• Seen as more of a doer than a leader
• Seem overworked and in “frantic activity”
• Appear less confident in yourself and your team
• Seem overly critical, defensive, risk adverse
• Appear unresponsive to sense of urgency
• Appear to be less effective developing and empowering
others

• Tool: Eight Steps to “Good Enough”

Chapter 5: Making the Break

• Recognize Making the Break as Your Sticky Floor
• Staying in one job too long
• Not wanting to leave your team
• Being irreplaceable to your boss with little other exposure
or recognition throughout the organization
• Fearing to apply for or take a new position
• Limiting your career options

• Realize the Truths versus Myths about Unconditional
Loyalty
• Most people don’t follow traditional career paths anymore
• Hard work and good performance are not the only
criteria for getting to the top
• Relying on one mentor or sponsor can limit your
opportunities