This week's episode dives into the nuances of leadership and why managers often falter when transitioning from individual contributors. Host Matt Gjertsen shares insights from a Harvard Business Review article by Daniel Goleman. This solo episode unpacks the six different leadership styles—coaching, pace setting, democratic, affiliative, authoritative, and coercive—and the impacts each can have on a team. Matt reveals his surprising discovery about his own pace setting leadership style and why it can be detrimental over time. Learn why it's crucial to adapt and develop multiple leadership styles, especially if you're a new people manager. Tune in to gain actionable tools that can help you make a smooth transition and become a more effective leader.

You can read the article here: https://hbr.org/2000/03/leadership-that-gets-results

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