Either You Challenge Them or They'll Challenge You

The best managers are not those who are good in delegating work to others, nor are they the leaders that lead their organizations to winning battles.  The best managers are more than that. The best managers make people better than themselves.   

They dare to take the challenge to challenge people. 

You see most people have a fixed idea of themselves and what they can do.  But the best managers know that unless challenged, people will stay within their comfort limits. How do they do that?

Well, the best managers teach people well. Not just teach them to do their job well, but how to become a better person.  Because the best managers know that only when people become better will their jobs become easier.  

Other than teaching well, the best managers always take control of the situation.  By this we don't mean the best managers are aggressive or push, but are able to assert and control the situation, especially control any meeting or conversation they have with their team members.   

But once the situation is under control, the best managers do not dominate the situation but give credit and control to the people.  That's why their people feel that the best managers are so empowering and they would even die for them.

If you too want to know how to be an effective manager and leader, come for this last course for the year on 30 December 2014 Tuesday 9 am to 5 pm.  For details, click here. Related articles:

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