It’s one of the age-old conundrums in leadership: We promote people because they are good at their jobs and, when it comes time to lead, they aren’t prepared.

It’s easier if I do it myself. I used to be a tech, I’ll cut him some slack.

These are the statements of a manager.

But people don’t follow managers, they follow leaders.

If you’re struggling with leadership, today’s guests have the answers you seek. Kathy Nielsen of Schaal Heating and Cooling & Lauren Schieffer, President of The Colonel's Daughter, join me to dissect what truly makes a leader.

In this episode, we discuss the core components to great leadership:

- Accountability — for yourself and your team

- Setting clear expectations

- Helping your team grow in their roles

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Episode 54: Learning to Lead — Because People Don’t Follow Managers