What Makes a Manager Truly Great?

21/05/2025 37 min Temporada 2 Episodio 14

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In this episode of Sparks, Milly, Blair, and Reuben dive into the world of management - specifically, what great management looks like from the team’s perspective. From navigating high-pressure environments to managing up, we’re flipping the script and looking at leadership through the lens of those being led. Whether you’re a manager, an aspiring one, or just trying to get the best out of your working relationships, this one’s full of honest opinions and practical insight.--See what we do best:https://www.cegos.co.uk/Want to spark something with [email protected] with us on LinkedIn:Milly Gladstone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/Blair Wagner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairrwagner/Reuben Fletcher-Louis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-fletcher-louis/00:00 - When did a manager help you succeed?00:48 - Welcome to Sparks03:05 - How can a manager get the best out of you?08:26 - What is over-communication?12:38 - Communicating our strengths to our manager15:23 - When has a manager really helped you?18:14 - Managing upwards23:29 - Management in high-pressure environments26:45 - Managing as an Individual Contributor