Great Manager Newsletter - May 8, 2024
Hire Smart People
Before we get started, a few business notes.
The best way for this community to grow is through your referrals and recommendations. Please share these posts with others who are managers (or aspire to be managers) and encourage them to join. I’ve set a personal goal to double the community by the end of August and we are about 60% of the way there.
On that note, HUGE thank you to Sara Murray who has gotten many of her contacts to join.
Second, while I love that we have a free option, it does take a lot of work to create these posts every week. Becoming a paid member helps me greatly. It is only $5/month or $50/year. Please consider upgrading your membership so I can provide even more helpful content.
One last thing, I am going to have a big surprise offer next week, so stay tuned.
Enough with that, let’s get started.
1 Big Thing
Hire smart people, train them properly, and get out of their way
The article discusses the importance of hiring smart people, providing them with proper training, and then giving them autonomy to excel in their roles. It emphasizes the need for leaders to trust their employees and allow them to take ownership of their work. The article suggests that this approach leads to higher employee satisfaction, better performance, and ultimately, organizational success.
Watch This
Do We Really Need Managers
The concept of a place to work with no bosses sounds great, right? Less oversight, more trust, more autonomy. But it doesn't have the greatest track record. And I don't totally agree with it. The role of a middle manager needs a refresh, not an elimination. Middle managers are the unsung heroes of organizations. But they need to be leaders, not just human project management tools.
By the Numbers
85%
In one study, 85% of employees indicated that they chose not to voice important issues to their boss.
It is more than creating psychological safety, it requires constant vigilance to ensure that you are getting the information you need.
Words of Wisdom
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
― Dr. Maya Angelou
Business Laughs
Discussion Topics
Can you share an example of a successful collaboration between your team and another department?
What I'm working on this week....
Promoting the referral program - let’s grow this great community together.
Picking up my daughter from college for the summer. Will be spending lots of car time, so I plan to catch up on a lot of podcasts.
Go be a Great Manager.