Some leaders find themselves in the right place at the right time. Maybe they rise to the occasion at a critical juncture or find a solution no one else could. But what makes a leader in the moment doesn’t make them forever. Likewise, it’s rare — though not impossible — for one wrong decision to sabotage an otherwise great leader.

Fluidity, consistency, vision and grace define long-term success. Each of the following issues undermines these principles significantly.