Episode 54: Learning to Lead — Because People Don’t Follow Managers
It’s one of the age-old conundrums in leadership: We promote people because they are good at their jobs and, when it comes time to lead, they aren’t prepared. It’s easier if I do it myself. I used to be a tech, I’ll cut him some slack. These are the...
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Show Notes
It’s one of the age-old conundrums in leadership: We promote people because they are good at their jobs and, when it comes time to lead, they aren’t prepared.
It’s easier if I do it myself. I used to be a tech, I’ll cut him some slack.
These are the statements of a manager.
But people don’t follow managers, they follow leaders.
If you’re struggling with leadership, today’s guests have the answers you seek. Kathy Nielsen of Schaal Heating and Cooling & Lauren Schieffer, President of The Colonel's Daughter, join me to dissect what truly makes a leader.
In this episode, we discuss the core components to great leadership:
- Accountability — for yourself and your team
- Setting clear expectations
- Helping your team grow in their roles
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