Employees Play a Role in Making a Great Manager

I spend a great deal of time and effort providing information and behaviors designed for the manager - all with the goal of making every manager great. The reality is that this knowledge and these behaviors greatly increase the chance that you will be a great manager.

There are no guarantees, though.

Great managers have to have great teams. This is through a combination of skilled team members and an environment that enables them to grow and contribute fully. The direct reports have a role and responsibility to help the manager be great.

For example, a great manager may do everything possible to build relationships and trust, but if the direct reports don't reciprocate, all efforts could fail.