101 Half Connected Things

    should you become a manager, part II

    I was having this conversation with someone midweek, this is perfectly summed up by Broc.

    broc edwards's avatarfool (with a plan)

    Part 1 was a teensy bit tongue in cheek. I get concerned that we often only see the Hollywood aspect of leadership – power, money, cars, Donald Trump – and miss the daily, grinding realities of it. Being a leader is difficult and comes with a lot of downsides. Leadership also comes with several upsides that don’t get much press. They aren’t flashy and aren’t for everyone, but they are important.

    1. As a leader, the culture of your team is up to you. It gets established and reinforced daily just by how you show up, how you interact, and how you make sure work gets done. You can make it a great place to be where people want to do their best.

    2. You are crucial to your employees’ growth and development. Sure, they have to actually do the learning, but the tone you set determines how much…

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