10 Things Leaders Should Never Do

These are behaviors that executives and business leaders should always avoid. They don't just diminish your leadership ability, your presence, your credibility, your reputation. They will come back to haunt you and, ultimately, be your undoing.

1. Kowtow to the status quo.
2. Whine.
3. Deceive.
4. Act like a dictator.
5. Make empty threats.
6. Crave power.
7. Ignore the truth.
8. Make commitments you don't intend to keep.
9. Be grandiose.
10. Do what you know is wrong.

Source: 10 Things Leaders Should Never Do from Inc.com.

Good advice not only for the private sector but for presidents and potential presidents. Obama does 2, 3, 4, and 6. Trump has to watch 2, 4, 6, and 9. When your narcisstic or egotistical 4, 6, 7, and 9 come into play.