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The Manager Who Never Met Their Team
We explore why the most dangerous mistake new managers make isn't poor strategy or harsh feedback—it's the absence of one-on-one connection. Using the case of a mid-level operations lead who tried to scale a team of twelve without ever sitting down for a genuine conversation, we examine the hidden tax of transactional leadership. This episode breaks down the specific mechanics of how trust erodes when communication is reduced to status updates and deadlines. We discuss the difference between managing output and leading people, offering a concrete framework for establishing…
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