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The Best Managers Are “Connectors”

HBR On Leadership

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The Negative Impact of Always-on Managers

Always-on managers feel like they are the expert on everything. They often assume that they know what's best, when in many cases, they don't. Connector managers make three connections for their employees. The employee connection is really about getting to know their employees at a deeper level. Team connection creates an open and transparent environment so team members can develop one another.

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