RISK OF

LEADERSHIP
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 1. RISK OF PHYSICAL HARM

 According to every active shooter training session I have ever attended, the
person most likely to cause harm in the workplace is a former disgruntled
employee. If you are a leader responsible for a persons discontent, you are likely
a target of workplace violence. Leaders who deal with disgruntled employees are
responsible for ensuring that proper security measures are in place for their
homes, their offices and their employees. Training must focus on active shooter
scenarios to help minimize the dangers and increase awareness.
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2.RISK OF FINANCIAL HARM

 In public service, it is usually taxpayer money you are handling
instead of your own. However as a leader, your own personal
finances can be at risk. A single accusation of misuse or
discrimination, especially if you deal with the public in your job,
can make or break your career and put your personal finances at
risk. Many public service leaders purchase federal liability
insurance to help mitigate this risk.
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3. RISK OF REPUTATION LOSS

 Leadership is usually a lot like politics. You can be crucified in the
media, particularly on social media, just for expressing your personal
opinion with little or no chance to defend yourself. Character
assassination is common and usually instigated by someone who is
jealous of you, angry at you or simply has too much time on their
hands. Control your response by refusing to lower your yourself to the
same level. You must be prepared to let it go and move on.
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4. RISK OF FAILURE
 Many great leaders experience failure prior to exhibiting greatness.
Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways
that won’t work.” as long as you view failure as an opportunity for
growth, failure can be a positive experience. As a leader, you must be
prepared to take calculated risks after weighing the advantages and
disadvantages of any of the choices you make. Don’t be afraid of failure.
Instead, learn to manage your fear so you can learn from it.
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5. RISK OF ACCOUNTABILITY
 The higher you rise in an organization, the more you are at risk. If
something goes wrong, stake-holders look for the highest level leader to
hold accountable. In today’s current federal workplace, there is an
increased interest in accountability. One mistake can cost you everything.
You must be prepared to hold yourself accountable for your actions of your
employees. To minimize risk, stay engaged with your employees so you
know what’s going on at any given moment.