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Episode description
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss what makes a good manager. What does it take to become a good manager? Is it a manager that consistently hits the targets and can keep up with the demands of the business? It is someone who showcases good leadership skills and the right mindset? The truth is, one becomes a good manager when they can push the entire team to transform themselves and become exponentially better at what they do.
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What to Listen For
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:41 Most of us hadn’t led a team of managers
- 03:14 Are you a babysitter
- 07:03 This is what a good manager does
- 12:39 Growth versus stability
- 16:14 Managers should push teammates to transform themselves
- 19:34 Patience and tolerance
- 23:33 We want somebody that can make the team 10X better
- 29:10 How are you making the team exponentially better?