10 pitfalls for leaders

in growth

And how to turn them into powerful habits

You grow as a leader. And yet, you hit limits. Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because you keep falling back into old patterns. Patterns that once helped you, but now drain your energy and hold back your growth.
This guide uncovers 10 of those pitfalls and shows you how to break through them with habits that bring more calm, clarity, and impact to your leadership.

In this guide you will discover:

  • How to stop vague agreements and create real ownership

  • How to turn frustration into clear and respectful conversations

  • How to step out of the rescuer role and let your team take responsibility

  • How to break through assumptions that drain energy

  • How to bring radical honesty instead of silence and politics

No theory. No models. A guide you can use every day to lead with more awareness and power.

Practical. Honest. Directly applicable.

What other leaders say

This guide is not theory, but a tool that hits the painful patterns leaders often fall into. It helps you make more conscious choices as a leader. Practical, honest, and directly applicable.
— Elisabeth Fenaux, CEO Daddy Kate
Clear, coherent, and highly practical. This makes leadership truly action-oriented.
— Ilse Heylens, HR Director, AZ Delta
Recognizable, insightful, and at the same time a pleasure to read.
— Elke De Clerck, Global Science & Innovation Director, Rousselot
A meaningful overview and a useful framework for leaders. Recognizable and deep.
— Bart Hoet, Interim Manager
This guide pinpoints what often undermines leadership and makes it painfully concrete. With clear insights and practical habits that immediately challenge you to lead differently.
— Els Debaere, Director People & Organization, TVH
A clear and powerful manual that genuinely helps leaders grow.
— Brecht Allaert, CEO

In 48 pages you will discover …

✔️ 10 recognizable pitfalls that sabotage your leadership

✔️ Just as many powerful habits to break through these patterns

✔️ How to stop rescuing and let your team take real responsibility

✔️ How to turn frustration into clear conversations without drama


✔️ How to bring radical honesty without losing your authenticity

For leaders who want more than tips and models. For those ready to truly break through patterns.

About Hans Vandenberghe

Hans is a trusted partner and sounding board for CEOs and leadership teams in SMEs and international growth companies.

He sees every day how experienced leaders with vision still get stuck in old patterns: firefighting, pulling too much weight, swallowing frustration.

His mission: to help leaders break through those patterns and choose conscious leadership.

Human, direct, and always focused on real change.

Ready to break through the patterns that undermine your leadership?

Download the guide and discover how to lead with more calm, clarity, and impact. Without losing yourself in firefighting, assumptions, or endless frustrations.