Hiring for Success: Understanding the Differences Between Managers and Employees - The newsletter for Innovative Leaders - Friday March 31 - 2023
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Hiring for Success: Understanding the Differences Between Managers and Employees
Hiring the right people is crucial, and understanding the differences between hiring a manager and an employee is essential.
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When it comes to hiring employees, the focus is on assessing their fit with your company culture, team dynamics, job skills, and future potential. You need someone who can bring the skills and expertise needed to drive your organization forward and fit in well with the team. You also need to consider the potential for growth and development within your company.
However, hiring a manager requires a greater emphasis on leadership skills and promoting your company values. Managers need to exemplify your organization's values and have specific leadership capabilities, including a people-first mindset, the ability to understand team dynamics, and the capacity to guide your team in the right direction. The success of your team often rests on the leadership qualities of your manager.
It's important to note that the skills and qualities needed for leadership are not necessarily the same as those needed for a successful employee. A good employee might not necessarily have the ability or desire to lead, while a good manager may not have the same technical skills as an employee in a specific role.
By understanding the differences between hiring a manager and an employee, you can hire the right people to build a successful team that drives your startup forward. So, if you're looking to take your startup to the next level, make sure you're hiring the right people for the job!
Here an action list for leaders who going to hire soon:
Determine the job skills and expertise needed for the role you are hiring for.
Assess the potential for growth and development within your company, including opportunities for training and advancement.
Evaluate the fit of the candidate with your company culture and values.
Consider the candidate's ability to work effectively within the team.
Assess the candidate's potential to contribute to the organization's success.
Determine the specific leadership capabilities needed for the manager role.
Evaluate the candidate's potential to lead and guide the team in the right direction.
Ensure that the candidate has a people-first mindset, with a focus on supporting and developing the team.
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Podcasts to innovate:
EP 210: Innovate your life by design - Shana Francesca
Shana Francesca is a speaker, writer and entrepreneur and is also known as author, Maeve Marin.
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with images of perfection and expectations of conformity, it can be difficult to embrace our true selves. We are taught to fit into a certain mold, to be what others want us to be, and to hide our flaws and imperfections. But the truth is, embracing authenticity and being ourselves is the key to a fulfilling life.
When we try to be someone we're not, we are never truly happy. We may feel like we're living up to expectations, but at what cost? We're sacrificing our own happiness and well-being. On the other hand, when we embrace our true selves, flaws and all, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities.
Authenticity is about being honest with ourselves and others. It's about acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses, and being willing to show them. It's about being true to our values and beliefs, and not compromising them to fit in. When we embrace authenticity, we build stronger relationships and connections with others because they see us for who we truly are.
Learn more about our conversation in the podcast episode.
Videos that touched a nerve:
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Watch the clip where Ken Stearns tells the whole story.
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to Innovate the human way
Jens
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