Sep 21, 2023
Welcome to "The Authentic Leader Show." The podcast for Leaders of Managers as they transform their New Managers into Authentic Leaders of Teams.
In today's episode, we're tackling a topic that resonates with countless leaders: "Mastering the Transformation - Six Essential Skills New Managers Need." If you're a new manager navigating the often turbulent waters of leadership, or if you lead management teams, this episode is made for you.
The Managerial Transition:
Becoming a manager is an achievement in itself, but the transition from being an individual contributor to leading a team is a journey with challenges and self-discovery.
Many new managers find themselves realizing that the skills that earned them their promotion are not the same skills that will ensure their success as a leader. It's a transformation that's simple but far from easy.
As we explore this transformation today, we'll uncover the six essential skills that every new manager needs to steer their teams toward high performance.
The Six Essential Skills:
This episode revolves around the ability to communicate effectively with team members, peers, and superiors, including delivering clear messages, building consensus, and active listening. Prioritization, delegation, and efficient workload management are vital to a manager's success. How new managers must motivate, inspire, set positive examples, and provide guidance to their teams. Identifying issues, crafting action plans, and implementing solutions are central to overcoming the myriad challenges new managers face. Building meaningful relationships with team members, peers, and senior managers, which involves empathy, active listening, conflict management, and genuine care for others' success. How new managers must make informed and timely decisions, gather and analyze data, consider various perspectives, and involve their teams in the decision-making process.
Embrace the Transformation:
Mastering the transition from manager to leader is a journey that starts with honing these six skills. It demands continuous practice, self-reflection, and a willingness to learn and adapt. We encourage you to seek opportunities to develop these skills and seek guidance and feedback along the way.