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Accidental Leaders

Coaching Tip

Most new managers are in the dark about what it takes to be successful. The major findings of the study include: 42% of new managers don't understand what it takes to succeed. Management by default isn't an effective promotion strategy," Scott Erker, Senior Vice President of Selection Solutions for DDI said.

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Make Work Meaningful for Your Freelancers, Too

Harvard Business Review

It’s your job as a manager to make work meaningful for the members of your team. The concept, introduced by Timothy Butler and James Waldroop, allows people to make small changes to a role or assignment to better tap into an individual’s skills, experiences, or work preferences so that they stay engaged.