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The Best Managers Are “Connectors”

HBR On Leadership

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The Connector Manager: Why Some Leaders Build Outstanding Talent and Others Don't

Sari Wild is a managing vice president at Gartner. She and Jaime Roca wrote the book The Connector Manager about why some leaders build exceptional talent and others don't. They say there are four main types of managers out there, and the manager giving constant feedback is not even close to the most effective one in today's climate.

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