"If my top performer could just manage the team and teach everyone how to operate at their level, my life would be so much easier!" Sound familiar? It's a common and actionable notion shared by many business leaders, but is it always what's best for our business? 🤨

In this thought-provoking episode of Automate Your Agency, co-hosts, Alane and Micah, unpack the misconception that top performers will naturally (and gracefully) transition into being effective managers. Tune-in as we explore the hidden risks in this assumption and how to effectively engage your team to help you identify their true leadership potential. 🕵️

Why Listen? 👇

• (0:00) Hear the Pitfalls of Promoting Top Performers to Management
• (2:35) Identify What Makes a Good Manager
• (4:00) Get Ideas for Retaining Top Performers Without Promoting Them to Managers
• (8:17) Learn How To Identify and Support Potential Managers Across Your Teams
• (14:00) Implement Monthly Check-Ins to Learn Your Team's Strengths and Motivations

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