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June 29, 2015 Where Do Managers Come Up Short? Ask Employees A survey of U.S. workers shows that the top 5 communication issues that prevent business leaders from being effective are: not recognizing employee achievements, not giving clear directions, not having time to meet with employees, refusing to talk to subordinates, and taking credit for others' ideas, Lou Solomon of Interact writes on HBR.org. The data shows that the vast majority of leaders are not engaging in crucial moments that could help employees see them as trustworthy, despite companies' vast expenditures on reorganizations and change initiatives, Solomon says. SOURCE: The Top Complaints from Employees About Their Leaders

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