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"People don't leave jobs; they leave managers." - a common managerial proverb

Getting the title of "manager" doesn't automatically qualify you as a leader. Most managers (at least 58%, according to one study) are so bad at leadership that their employees call them "toxic" and leave.

If that doesn't sound an alarm for you, I don't know what would.

In today's podcast episode, we'll tackle the distinct difference between being a manager and a leader. I go into my first foray into management and the stupid stuff I did right out of the gate.

Don't do what I did. Listen to this podcast episode so you can dodge some of the most common management mistakes and grow as a leader before you fail as a manager.

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Ever wondered how to piece back together the fragile puzzle of trust once it's fallen apart? That's what we conquer on today's Management Material, as I share the transformative journey of a leadership development client navigating the treacherous waters of office politics and slander.

You'll be privy to our intense discussions on accountability and the power of transparent communication, all vital in stitching the seams of broken professional relationships.

It's like reconstructing a bridge while crossing it, and you'll gain invaluable insights on how to hold the hammer.

Fears of vulnerability often handcuff leaders, but we're snapping those chains. Listen as I recount the story of a client who embraced their boss's challenge to improve communication, only to unearth leadership potential they never knew they had.

You'll get a front-row seat to an honest look at the role ego plays in our professional engagements, setting the stage for a revealing tale about a confrontation with my own boss that's coming up in a future episode.

It's not just about talking the talk; it's about walking the walk with your head held high and your communication lines wide open.

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In this episode, we cover the fine-tuned art of giving feedback so it's received well.

It's not easy to give feedback. Most of us have had at least one experience with giving feedback and seeing it blow up in our faces.

If you like to avoid conflict, like me, it might seem like giving feedback to a colleague is a lose-lose situation.

Let's turn giving feedback into a win-win situation.

This podcast episode puts the "sandwich" method where it belongs (in the trash) and dives into what it takes for your feedback to be received well and acted on.

Let's make you a better leader - a leader people want to follow. Let's turn you into management material.

Book a complimentary management coaching conversation at https://calendly.com/catherine-vanderlaan/free-60-minute-leadership-consultation

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