The Manager Who Helped Too Much
Maybe you’re working way too hard. A young manager said, “I want to stop doing other people’s jobs for them.” Promoted: The young manager had learned during the workshop that being overly helpful… Continue reading
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How to Navigate Collisions Between Leaders and Managers
Leaders change things. Managers stabilize things. Stagnant organizations need leadership. Chaotic organizations need management. Tension: Tension between change agents and stabilizers is inevitable, dynamic, potentially dangerous, and often useful. Ask people who love… Continue reading
How to Navigate Conflict Between Managers and Leaders
People who work together end up working against each other when goals compete and agendas collide. The goals of leadership and the challenges of management create healthy friction. Unresolved friction eventually turns to… Continue reading
How to Know if You’re a Manager or a Leader
You’re not managing just because you run meetings or have a title. You might own the place, but that doesn’t make you a leader. Think of leadership and management as distinct ways of… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: Swimming in Dangerous Waters
Dear Dan, I am new to a leadership position and am learning a lot from you. I have managers above me and find it hard to manage. Is there a way you could… Continue reading
6 Secrets Wise Leaders Know About the Power of Delegating
The ability to delegate is the power to build a future bigger than yourself. 6 secrets wise leaders know about delegating: Wise leaders know that delegating includes people development and relationship building. Effective delegating: Builds… Continue reading