The move from manager to director isn’t just a bigger job — it’s a completely different one.

In Episode 19, Glenn Sharp responds to a question from Jimmy in Charlotte, a successful manager of 9 who’s being considered for a Director role overseeing 60 people with five direct reports. It’s an exciting opportunity — but also a stretch.

What changes at this level?
What skills actually matter?
And how do you prepare for leadership at a higher altitude?

Glenn explains that success at the director level comes down to two core capabilities: Vision and Influence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why you can’t stay in the weeds as a director
How the Results Cone changes your focus from doing to developing
Why you don’t need to know everything — but you must see what others don’t
How creating a Mission / Vision / Values framework builds alignment
Why goal-setting must begin with the end in mind
What it means to develop people who can replace you
Why “Don’t bring me problems — bring me solutions” builds ownership
The powerful succession question: “Who ya got?”

Glenn shares practical frameworks and mindset shifts that help leaders move from tactical execution to strategic influence — and explains why delegation and leadership development are no longer optional at this level.

The episode closes with a preview of Episode 20, featuring a question from Jeannette in Chicago about being a “strainer” for your team and filtering what reaches them.

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