Sustainable organization growth depends on teams that get the work done. Team members are able to get things done when they are collaborating efficiently.

This relationship might be simplified, but I think it’s fair to say that organizations depend on positive team performance. What is more, a happy team is also a productive team, aspiring to achieve uncommon results.

Although its not the easiest job to keep people satisfied and engaged, it’s the most rewarding challenge to take on. But before trying yet another lavishing collaboration boosting program or inviting motivational keynote speakers, its time to reflect on your own behavior. Especially the common mistakes you might be doing unintentionally, that drive away top talent as we speak.

Combining research like the Dale Carnegie Training survey and Gallup’s State of the American Workplace Report, I’ve put together an infographic demonstrating 10 common behavioral mistakes leaders make that have long-lasting effects on team performance and motivation:

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