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Not Qualified to Manage

(06:32)

The main trait that qualifies a manager is not about intellect or rationality. The job of the manager is to build organizations that accomplish their mission through an ability to deal with people as people.

NOTES FOR THE EPISODE:

00:39 — Introduction

01:04 — Management: A passion for other people’s success

02:30 — It’s not about being “right”, it’s about people

05:32 – Conclusion