Why managers fail (and how to become a world-class manager), with Dave Kline
Why managers fail (and how to become a world-class manager), with Dave Kline
Management accelerator founder Dave Kline joins Al and Leanne to explain the most common reasons new and experienced managers fail — and what world-class management actually looks like day to day.
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Key takeaways
- Most managers are promoted for being good at the job, not for being good at managing people.
- Nobody taught them the difference — so they default to doing the job for their team instead of through them.
- World-class management is a learnable skill, not a personality trait.
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