Leaders are not born, they are made. Even if some people are more leadership-oriented, that does not automatically mean they will excel in leadership positions. In fact, many people who find themselves in leadership positions are ill-equipped to handle the challenges and responsibilities that come with the role. As a result, they often make avoidable mistakes that can have serious consequences for their teams and organizations.

We've all been there—sitting in a meeting where it feels like everyone is speaking a different language. Or maybe you've had that coworker who always seems to misunderstand your emails, no matter how clear you try to make them. Miscommunication at work is frustrating, and it can lead to big problems down the road. That's why effective communication is so important in the workplace.

As a relatability expert and motivational speaker for leadership teams, I’ve seen too many leaders and managers fall into 5 sticky leadership traps.

Build your leadership confidence with these 7 instantly-actionable tips from leadership keynote speaker and relatability expert Rachel DeAlto.