In today’s second installment of the ‘Mentoring Moments for Managers’ series, Maria and Michelle continue to reveal those key pieces of advice that won’t necessarily appear in a training program, but will prove invaluable to new leaders. This week, Brandon Dye, a creative in the L & D space, shares some recommendations that he has accumulated over the years while helping people acclimate to their new leadership roles. From his unique perspective, he clearly and concisely offers some nuggets of wisdom that will help ease the transition from individual contributor to manager of people.
Basically, this is an episode featuring advice that Brandon wishes new managers knew before they got into their role. Along the way, it also branches off into advice regarding stepping back and really thinking about becoming a leader, and the nature and value of personality assessments within organizations. Filled with information from different resources as well as examples taken from real life, the conversation here today is truly a crucial one for all those who find themselves in the highly impactful role of people leader.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“Know yourself, be yourself, and be authentic.”
“If you don't have a foundational understanding of who you are as a person and how you approach those basic concepts, you're going to really struggle.”
“You don't want to sacrifice your emotional wealth and your physical wealth for your status and your social wealth.”
“Look at it holistically and determine, ‘Is this the right fit for me?’ ”
“Work impacts…just a crap ton of things in your life.”
“There's never a linear path for each of us, because we're all individuals.”
“I think you have to layer that authenticity piece on top of that generic trajectory and say, ‘Okay, is this right for me?’ ”
“You have to own your journey.”
“Environment matters just as much to the leader as it does to the team.”
“Introverts don't mean we don't have opinions.”
“It's so powerful, because now that helps you understand, ‘Okay, how am I going to engage with people?’ ”
“Listen a lot, ask questions, and trust your instincts.”
“Pick your work friends very carefully, and find out who you can trust early.”
“Find inspiration outside of your field.”
“It's about surrounding yourself with the people that will help you be successful in your role and help you get to whatever it is you're trying to accomplish.”
“At the end of the day, have fun.”
Show Links:
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