Most Managers Suck Until They Get About Twelve Years of Experience in The Role
These six essential practices can transform anyone into the ideal manager in a short time
I've had dozens of jobs and countless managers in my nearly fifty years in the workforce. I've had some great leaders and some awful ones. I've been in management roles myself. I'm not comfortable in the role. I like autonomy. I'm too soft on people. It's not for me — it's not for everyone.
Being a manager is a huge responsibility, and for the majority of managers, the skills required to lead well are not innate. Being a good manager is about helping others thrive, fostering talent, fueling success, and supporting your team through challenges. The faster you develop these skills, the quicker your team will flourish.
In the book, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager by Scott Jeffrey Miller, the author identifies six key practices that will help transform you into the ideal manager. This volume has been field-tested with hundreds of thousands of managers worldwide.
Don't focus on your own success but the success of your team
The author tells a story about his friend and fellow salesperson, Carolyn. She was a high performer. When a…
