{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Creating High Performing Teams","title":"8 Essential Things You Must Consider When Becoming a Manager ft. Fabian Camargo","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4029,"description":"Books we talked about today:Drive by Daniel Pink (And the related TED talk is here)\nThe Making of A Manager by Julie Zhuo\nThe Art of the Impossible by Steven Kotler\nGrit by Angela Duckworth\nRange: Why Generalist Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein\nHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie  \n\n\n\nKey actions for you to take today:\nWhat are the 3 best things someone can do if they’re thinking about becoming a manager to learn if it’s something they should pursue? \nFor those already a manager, what are the things they should focus on to be successful as a new, first time manager? \nThe Kindle Test: Start reading management books and blogs and see if that entices you to want to learn more. Does it feel like work?\nLearn what management at your company is likeGet coffee (real or virtual) with managers and ask them what it’s like. Ask: What are the values the company has for managers? What is the day to day like?\nAsk HR and your manager if they have career path documents you can check out to see what responsibilities and expectations there are for managers\n\nTest out some of the key responsibilities of managersMentor an intern\nLead the onboarding of a new hire\nGet involved in interviewing\n\nLook at your 1 on 1s try to evaluate how they are and try to improve themLearn more about 1 on 1s with our comprehensive guide here\nThese meetings will evolve with each team member, here’s how they change\n\nCoach a little bit moreTry to ask a few more questions, a little less advice and directions\nAsk What and How questions to get them to open up  \n\n\n\nHow to follow and find Fabian\nYou can follow Fabian on Twitter here, and his consulting practice and blog can be found at managingdev.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N8shOrDPnQ69M61pza24F0d0glVPh7_70FhYzDLjDrw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2OTE1LzE2NzA0/NTAwOTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}