Listen "When people don’t want to be managers"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill, the focus is on the growing reluctance amongst high performers to take on leadership roles. Kate discusses the factors contributing to this 'management resistance crisis,' such as skills mismatches, loss of autonomy, and the emotional burden of leadership, with practical strategies on how to address these challenges.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction and Leadership Accelerator Premium Announcement01:31 Linda the Bad Manager: A Skit02:27 Understanding Management Resistance03:09 Reasons Behind Management Resistance04:56 Implications of Management Resistance05:38 Strategies to Address Management Resistance08:25 Benefits of Effective Management Structures09:22 Specific Scenarios and Recommendations10:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate
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