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Summary
Good employees don’t necessarily make good leaders and managers. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, management consultant Katy Tynan takes us through one fictional manager’s journey to keep her new job and become a great leader in the process. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- An experience very early in my sales career where I learned that a successful team member doesn’t necessarily make a great leader.
- Why having a particular skillset doesn’t necessarily mean you can relate it to others.
- Why a team member must learn and develop the skillset to manage.
Interview with Katy Tynan
You’ll discover:
- The first step toward transitioning from a team member to a team leader.
- The five truths of management.
- Why leaders must do a good job of communicating the goals of the organization.
- Why it’s critical for new leaders to focus on the end game or result.
- The importance of an environment where the goals and vision are clear, and where people’s strengths and capabilities are valued.
- Why “carrot and stick management” doesn’t work in today’s world.
- The difference between predictive trust and vulnerability-based trust.
- Why psychological safety within a team helps move it forward.
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Interview Links
- KatyTynan.com
- How Did I Not See This Coming? A New Manager’s Guide to Avoiding Total Disaster by Katy Tynan
- Free Agent: The Independent Professional’s Roadmap to Self-Employment Success by Katy Tynan
- Survive Your Promotion! by Katy Tynan
- Katy’s blog
- Katy’s course “Create a Great Career Plan”
- Katy’s course “Survive Your Promotion”
- Connect with Katy on Facebook
- Connect with Katy on LinkedIn
- Connect with Katy on Google+
- Follow Katy on Twitter
- Watch Katy’s YouTube channel
Resources
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.