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Succession Problems (Who Wants to Be a Manager?) 6 | 14
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We’ve talked about knowing whether or not being a manager is right for you and manager burnout, but what if no one wants to be a manager at all? Kim, Jason, and Amy discuss the challenges and motivations for becoming a manager. They explore the survey results that show a lack of interest in people management, the reasons behind it, the role of middle managers, and the emotional labor involved in being a manager.Radical Candor Podcast Checklist
Define the role. Teach people what the job of management is and provide the training and resources to help them succeed.
Create a buddy or mentorship program so people interested in people management can experience some of the positive aspects of building relationships, guiding teams to achieve results and helping people take steps in the direction of their dreams.
If you want to explore the manager dilemma further, listen to S5, Ep.25: Should I be a manager? And S6. Ep.2: Managers are Burned Out, Too.
Get all the resources and show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcastChapters[00:00] Introduction[00:38] Survey Results and TikTok Videos[06:04] Motivations for Becoming a Manager[10:11] The Role of Middle Managers[12:21] The Challenges of Middle Managers[21:19] Redefining the Role of Managers[25:26] The Importance of Defining the Role[28:06] The Value of Player Coaches[29:41] Motivations for Becoming a Manager[36:42] Inspiring Moments in Management[43:14] The Radical Candor ChecklistFollow UsInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTubeFacebookX
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