100: What is a Modern Manager?

The expectations for managers have changed over the past century. So what is needed in today’s workplace to be a great manager? To celebrate the 100th episode, I’m sharing my reflections on the differences between a traditional manager and a modern manager.   Get the free miniguide for this episode at www.themodernmanager.co/miniguides.    Get the full episode guide with questions for reflection and suggested behaviors to help you implement the lessons from the episode. Become a member of the Modern Manager community or purchase the guide at the store.   Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox.    Read the related blog article: Seven Ways You Can Be a Modern Manager.   Key Takeaways: The role and expectations of a manager have changed over the past century.  To be a modern manager means you consider what is best for your team in addition to what is best for yourself. To be a modern manager means you help your team members solve their own problems rather than swooping in to save them. To be a modern manager means you focus on growing and developing your team members in addition to achieving performance metrics. To be a modern manager means you provide autonomy while providing support. To be a modern manager means you do what’s needed even when it is uncomfortable or challenging. To be a modern manager means you invest in developing yourself and take care of yourself so you can do your best work now and in the future. To be a modern manager means you balance logic and love, what is rational with what is best for people.   Additional Resources: Check out the new podcast website at www.themodernmanager.co Check out the new www.mamieks.com website [email protected]