“I can’t get out from under this week. The minute I cross one thing off my to-do list, three more take its place!”

Sound familiar? It’s a recurring problem resourceful managers face.

Admit it – there’s something motivating about thriving under pressure. The more we box ourselves into a corner with deadlines, to-do lists and obligations, the more revved-up we get.

But we need to do a better job of spreading things around.

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Hate speaking in front of a group? Aren’t receptive to negative feedback? Worried that you’ll fail?

It’s OK.

Most leaders feel the same – at least a little – at one time or another.

But if you recognize and work around the most common leadership fears that hold back good leaders you’ll become a great one.

Here are the six most common fears people in leadership positions face and tips on how to overcome them.

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As managers and leaders, we depend on our team members as much as they depend on us. The productivity, innovation, and personality of managers create a  culture of trust in a business team and also drives success.

If employees feel like they are part of a workplace which cultivates them as thinkers and people, their job satisfaction will increase significantly.

And your job as a leader becomes a whole lot easier.

However, to gain access to your employees’ great ideas and adequately address challenges when they arise, you must first establish a culture of trust in which every employee feels comfortable to speak up and be themselves.

Here are 6 key ways to establish that culture of trust.

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Not all bosses are created equal. Some may be born leaders, but most of us have to learn how to master the role.

But even if you’re doing a great job of leading your team, there’s always room for improvement, right?

And the good news: 70% survive their leadership weaknesses, says Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman, authors of Speed: How Leaders Accelerate Successful Execution.

But first, you need to identify your weaknesses. Here are five common leadership liabilities shared by Business News Daily – and how to turn them into assets:

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