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How to Help Rookie Managers Manage

January 18, 2015 by Johnny Russo Leave a Comment

How to Help Rookie Managers Manage

Rookie managers, like rookie athletes and rookie couples, often times need help, or at least a mentor.

I once started a new job at a company that will remain nameless, but while sifting through some files from a previous manager, found an article from the Harvard Business Review titled Saving Your Rookie Managers From Themselves. Originally, I smirked to myself, thinking it would not be too hard to replace him/her. But after a second I wondered if this manager had searched for this article on Google, or if someone gave this employee a nudge and placed it on his/her desk. My smirking quickly turned to empathy.

It’s Easy to Get a Title as a Manager, it’s Difficult to be a True Leader

I think it’s important to understand that it’s easy to get a Manager’s title, but it’s not so easy to be a Manager, a real leader.

Let’s rewind into how a manager is usually promoted or hired. Often times, it’s based on their work ethic and ability to complete tasks well. Not necessarily their ability or potential to lead people. And more times than not, the newly crowned manager is overwhelmed, because not only do they have to complete tasks and take orders, they now have to give out tasks, create project plans, interview, hire, and potentially fire.

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I have been following blogs for over 15 years. I have also written blog posts for many of the companies I have worked for. So it only made sense that I finally (yes, I said finally) made the plunge and launched my own blog in 2015. So what … Read More

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I have 13+ years experience in the Retail, Start-up, Technology, and Manufacturing industries. I have led growth and strategies in Ecommerce, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Branding Social Media, Mobile, and Omni-Channel … Read More

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Working as the Vice President of Marketing & Ecommerce at The Kersheh Group, an apparel retailer and manufacturer that specializes predominately in kids sleepwear. The Kersheh Group manufactures and markets sleepwear for boys, girls, adults, and the entire family. Our cozy, … Read More

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