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I remember thinking this when I became the CEO of Know Your Team back in January 2014. Sure, I’d started and run two companies before that – but this felt different. This time, I noticed how different it felt to be a manager versus an employee. Your words carry more weight than before. Your actions are watched more closely. You aren’t accountable just for your own results, but also the results of others. How you handle tough decisions sets the tone for “This is How We Do Things.” It can be terrifying. If you’re currently a manager, you know what I’m talking about. If you’re a new manager, brace yourself :-) Now, I share this not to overwhelm you. Rather, it’s to underscore how hard this is for all leaders, whether you’re new to the role or not. I’ve heard the phrase “leadership is scary” or “leadership is hard” from hundreds of CEOs, founders and managers, alike. Personally, I still consider myself a “work-in-progress,” and constantly aspire to be a better leader. Where to start? Over
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