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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explain the three levels your goals may require. Operators do the work. Managers coordinate people, systems, and standards. Leaders take responsibility for direction, culture, outcomes, and risk. Each level demands a broader skill set and a greater ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

They discuss the value of learning how organizations work, leading by example, building competence before delegating, and accepting accountability as responsibility grows. This is a practical framework for anyone who wants to increase their contribution, become more valuable, and earn opportunities that require more than effort alone.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇

Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
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Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:03) The three levels your goals may require
(4:11) Operator, manager, and leader defined
(6:26) Why career growth demands new skills
(8:08) Leadership as a valuable skill set
(16:39) Accountability at every level of a company
(19:07) The difficulty of delegating work you do not understand
(23:10) The operator-manager-leader framework
(26:32) Outro

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