In many cases, the skills that land you a job managing other people have nothing to do with actually managing. You may be a great employee, a sales leader, or some other kind of stand-out talent, but nothing in your past prepares you to lead other people.
That can result in even well-intentioned people becoming lousy bosses. If, however, you want to not just be in charge, but be great at it, there are simple rules you can follow. These won't solve every problem, but over time they will buy a manager credibility. That, along with hard work, should build a bank of credibility with your employees and your employer.
Being a manager is about more than just being in charge. Image source: Getty Images.
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