The number one management mistake is to focus on managing other people, instead of on managing your own energy.
This is true whether you are leading a company or trying to get your kids to clean up their rooms.
It's astonishing how many people skip the step of managing their own energy. Instead, they...
—say one thing and do another
—tell you to remain calm, while they overreact
—fail to listen and/or understand
—demotivate
—intimidate
—destroy their health (and yours, too)
If you bring positive energy, you will shift the people round you to be more positive. If you bring clarity and focus, you will encourage others to move in those directions.
When you manage your own energy, it become crystal-clear what it takes to succeed: good habits, a growth mindset, curiosity, calm focus and persistence.