The myths regarding managers stood out to me. While being a top performer in a role is advantageous to managing individuals in said role, it is important to note that additional skills such as people skills are needed for being a successful manager. It was also very interesting to recognize that only 10% of individuals possess the talent to manage. Connecting, seem to be the overarching theme here. Persons who are able to engage team members, help them gain knowledge and skills and maintain a culture of producing positive outcomes are among this esteemed 10%.
