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Featured on Society of Saleswomen (SoS) Blog: In this reflective piece, Sara Lobkovich shares her personal journey of growth and self-awareness in leadership. Drawing from her experiences, she delves into the challenges of managing team dynamics and the importance of introspection in fostering a harmonious work environment.

By Nancy A. Shenker

Our theme at SOS this month is "Difficult Bosses & Employees." I recently confessed to some of my own failures (and what I learned) as a boss. Now it's your turn to look inward.

I recently confessed to some of my own failures (and what I learned) as a leader/supervisor.

But many of us have "mis-hired" or been in a position to work with people who get on our nerves, let us down, behave "badly" (as in taking credit for others' ideas or grandstanding in meetings), or otherwise make us a little miserable when we have to work with them, oversee their work, or even just ZOOM with them.

“A 'bad' employee is one who finds themselves in a mis-fit situation or who does not have what they need in their role to be successful." — Sara Lobkovich

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