Characteristics of Good Managers

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Managers have different job functions than individual contributors, but the job isn’t just about the functions. It’s also about the team. Our guests described a number of important characteristics they’d observed in good managers.

Caring for the individuals, both personal and professional wellbeing and connection.

Coaching rather than directing

Understanding individual team member’s strengths, weaknesses, and goals

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