10 Timeless Lessons from Great Managers

What is it that great managers do differently? Knowing that there are no shortcuts, silver bullets, or undiscovered secrets for leading others, success comes to those managers who can learn to do these basics well. Great Managers expect to win. They demonstrate the drive and discipline necessary to discover what must be done and then develop a plan to deliver business results. Great Managers win by recruiting talented individuals and placing them in roles that leverage their strengths. They make sure everyone knows where the organization is headed, who is responsible for what, and then they get out of the way and give people the freedom to figure out how they might best do their jobs. Great Managers have high expectations for themselves and those around them. Great managers strike a balance between operating the business and reinventing the business. Most importantly, great managers develop other great managers. This is the ultimate competitive advantage for any organization.