Eric Girard is the CEO of Girard Training Solutions, and a management development expert, and the author of Lead Like a Pro, The Essential Guide For New Managers.

During our conversation, Eric spoke about the transition and changes people managers must navigate when moving from individual contributor to people manager, as well as some of the common pitfalls new managers make, and some critical skills all managers must learn, including goal setting, feedback, and coaching.

Eric also shared some thoughts on what is different about being a manager in today’s world of work, and why empathy is a superpower each manager can tap into in order to build a great team.

• Eric’s Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericpgirard/ 
• Eric’s Website: https://www.girardtrainingsolutions.com/
• Book Website: https://www.gtspress.com/
• Podcast: https://www.girardtrainingsolutions.com/podcast.html