chapter 3
Flip Your Skill Set
So it’s Monday. Same desk. Same computer. Same messy office I’ve been meaning to clean forever. But I’m different now—I’m a boss. I’ve got the mindset needed: “It’s not about me anymore.” I’m ready to learn what to do, not because it’s going to make me look good, but because it will be fun and engaging. But what skills do I need to learn and develop to best lead, skills that will help me with my direct reports and serve my coworkers? I know all about downloading data, writing academic articles, and making data come alive in reports, but that has nothing to do with leading others. There are tons of skills new leaders need in order to be effective. Which ones should I focus on the most?
That was my mindchatter on Monday ...
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