Should you become a line manager? How to decide if it’s right for you - with Joanne Merrick of The Leadership Recipe

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#208: Joanne Merrick is the founder of The Leadership Recipe and has over 25 years of global experience in helping individuals and organisations thrive. She explains the different types of management, what you need to consider before moving to a managerial position, and the skills managers need to have.

What you’ll learn

[02:14] The importance of understanding what a managerial role entails. [04:29] Do you have to become a manager to climb the corporate ladder? [06:11] Different types of management. [07:01] The types of tools and systems that can be managed. [09:14] The role of a manager in achieving company cohesion. [10:40] Common misconceptions people have about management positions. [13:36] The difference between leadership and management. [17:31] How to operate between paradigms. [18:44] What you need to consider before moving to a managerial position. [20:20] The reasons people want to become a manager. [23:30] The mindset managers need to have and the realities of a management role. [24:59] The most important skills managers need to have. [27:26] The emotional intelligence you need as a manager. [29:35] How to improve your management skills. [32:58] How to put yourself forward for a management position. [34:33] How to divide your time as a line manager. [40:57] How managers can get the best out of their team. [43:10] How to manage the shift in relationship dynamics when you move from being someone’s colleague to being their boss.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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