The majority of managers struggle with managing others. In a 2011 Berrett-Koehler survey of 150 leaders, 68% of managers confessed they really don’t like being managers.

Being a manager adds a facet to your job that, more likely than not, you were never trained to do.

1. Working with, rather than fighting against

One way to be a successful manager is by capitalizing on your strengths and others. You cannot control other people, yet you are accountable for their output. Getting to know them and focus on working with them instead of fighting against everything they do, will definitely help.

2. Personality assessment

Managing people is not a convenient situation. Understand yourself first. Managing others requires flexing your style. That means meeting others where they’re at. What works for one person may not for another. Learn how to adapt your style to customize how you manage and motivate your team.

3. Sorting out personality conflicts is inevitable

The heightened, personalized attention you pay to your staff will more than pay off. You will be able to manage employees more efficiently and with greater success, all with less effort. You’ll form stronger rapport while increasing your team’s dedication and output.