Question

"To become a complete manager, you will have to pay a price. You will have to give up other opportunities in order to lead. You will have to sacrifice some personal goals for the sake of others. You will have to get out of your comfort zone and do things you've never done before. You will have to keep learning and growing when you don't feel like it. You will have to repeatedly put others ahead of yourself. And if you desire to be a really good leader, you will have to do these things without fanfare or complaint." "The Manager's Attitude is like a thermostat for the place she works. If her attitude is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the environment is easy to work in. But if her attitude is bad, the temperature is insufferable." "Leadership/Management is more disposition than position-influence others from wherever you are." When it comes to good management, what is more important...the attitude of the manager and how it affects people or the personality and talents a manager has? Defend your answer.

Answer 1

An individual becomes a manager based on his talent, skills and expertise. Talent as well as personality act as stepping stones based on which the individual can reach till the managerial position. However to be effective in this position, the attitude and behavioral disposition of the manager will be the most critical component. The primary job of a manager is to manage his team and keep them motivated. The attitude of the manager helps him to connect with his team and analyze and understand their perspective efficiently. This helps the manager to make the work environment conducive to facilitate the work of his team. The attitude of manager and his bond with the team, facilitates the synergy as well as morale of the team and helps the team to succeed effectively. Hence, in my views, when it comes to good management, the attitude of the manager and how it affects people is the most critical factor.