Dan Clein has fought corruption in communist Romania and dismantled mines in the Israel Defense Forces, but his latest mission is a covert one – to assist weak and defeated teams, creating his own army of capable and courageous managers. His newest book, The Unorthodox Manager, uses his unconventional experience to break the mold of what managers should be and teach us what management is really about – thinking outside of the box, defending your team, and showing grit.

Dan Clein is an author, the owner of CoMeT-IC Consulting, and the current Chief Strategy Officer of LeadIC Design Canada Inc. As a Canadian, Israeli, and Romanian citizen who speaks four languages, Dan has trained people across backgrounds and within the tech industry for the last 35 years.

In this episode, Dart and Dan discuss:
- Dan’s latest book, The Unorthodox Manager
- The difference between a manager and a leader
- A manager’s duty to defend their team
- How to negotiate
- The importance of acting preemptively in business
- Creating a fulfilled and effective team
- Knowing who is management material
- Dan’s experience in communist Romania and the Israeli army
- And more…

Dan Clein is an author, the owner of CoMeT-IC Consulting, and the current Chief Strategy Officer of LeadIC Design Canada Inc. He has spent 35 years in the tech industry, training others in everything from hardware implementation to management courses. As a Canadian, Israeli, and Romanian citizen who speaks four languages, Dan has worked with people across backgrounds, countries, and professions. His latest book, The Unorthodox Manager, arms readers with out-of-the-box strategies for successfully managing modern teams.

Resources Mentioned:
The Unorthodox Manager, by Dan Clein: https://www.amazon.com/Unorthodox-Manager-Eliminating-Turnover-Successful/dp/1525591975

Connect with Dan:
Dan Clein LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-clein-43b2581/?originalSubdomain=ca 

Work with Dart:
Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.