Lead Like a Pro: Becoming a Manager

On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares part two of his book, Lead Like a Pro. This section focuses on what it takes to successfully transition into management from a role as a contributing team member. You’ll hear the benefits you can reap by preparing for this transition, the five common misconceptions about people who move into management, the six mindset shifts you need for a smooth transition, and how you can expand your influence to manage your boss, peers, and team. Eric shares some of his personal experiences, tips from Forbes, and the differences between power and influence.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Why being a successful manager is different than becoming a successful team member.
2. Eric’s move into a management position and his initial mistakes with a problem team member.
3. The benefits you’ll reap by preparing for a transition into management.
4. Five common misconceptions about people who move into management roles.
5. Six mindset shifts for making a smoother transition into management.
6. Expanding your influence to manage your boss, your team, and your peers and its positive impact on your career.
7. What it means to “manage up.”
8. “Managing down,” getting the right people on the bus, and creating psychological safety at work.
9. Building a collaborative culture with your peers to “manage sideways” and create a better understanding of your organization and corporate goals.
10. Some ideas for putting managing up, down, and sideways into practice.
11. The Forbes 14 tips for transitioning into a management role.
12. Some tips from Eric for making a successful transition into a manager based on his experiences.
13. Power versus influence in management.
14. Eric’s favorite pieces of advice for new managers.

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