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How to Lead Your Former Peers When Taking on Your First Management Role

Jul 23, 2022

Mamie Kanfer Stewart discusses the challenges investment experts face in their first management role. Topics include leading former peers, delegating effectively, combining friendship with new responsibilities, and having tough conversations for accountability.

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Quick takeaways

Transitioning to management requires new skills in communication and relationships.

Managing former peers involves balancing friendship with new authority roles.

New managers should acknowledge insecurities, address imposter syndrome, and build confidence.

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Transitioning from Expert to Manager

Moving from being a high performer to a managerial role may happen due to expertise in a specific field. However, being a manager requires a new set of skills, focusing more on interactions and relationships. It's crucial to approach the role with an open mind and a learning orientation to adapt to the challenges of managing people effectively.

Introduction

3min

Navigating the Transition to a Managerial Role

14min

Navigating the Transition to Managerial Role

17min

Navigating Tough Conversations and Problem-Solving with Direct Reports

6min

Navigating the Dynamics of Friendship and Management Roles

2min

Navigating Relationships and Work Styles in Management

4min

Mamie Kanfer Stewart is an executive coach and the host of The Modern Manager podcast. In this episode, she talks about the challenges investment experts face when taking on their first management role. You’ll learn how to lead your former peers, how to delegate, how to combine friendship with your new role, and how to have tough conversations to keep your people accountable.

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The Happy Investor

How to Lead Your Former Peers When Taking on Your First Management Role

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Transitioning from Expert to Manager

Challenges Faced by New Managers

Handling Imposter Syndrome and Losses

Setting Expectations and Holding Accountable

Managing Different Work Styles and Overcoming Friction

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts