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How does one become a great manager? Well, it takes some skill, but it basically just takes a dedication to your job. Being a good manager means that you really enjoy what you do, and have a positive attitude about your job. You should have a good sense of belonging, and a clear sense of what your goals are. You need to know what you are about, and you need to know what you expect out of yourself. It all starts with you, and it ends with you, and those that know that become the great managers.

A good manager doesn't put pressure on those around him. If the manager isn't feeling any heat, his people won't feel like they are under pressure either. If the manager is calm, his people will be calm, and if the people are calm, they are able to get more work done. That is the end result and there is a greater sense of clarity when there is a greater sense of calm in the workplace too.

A good manager will be clear in what he expects out of himself, so that he can be clear in the expectations that he places on those working for him. If you don't know what you want, how can you direct your people to do what you want them to do to help you reach your goals? If you have no clear policy on issues, and have no real guidance for yourself, how will that look to those who look to you to help them at work?

If you don't enjoy your work, your people won't enjoy their work either. If your people don't see you having fun, and relishing the fact that you are at work, they will probably wonder what they don't know about the job. Maybe they think that it isn't worth trying to take the next step, and won't have that ambition that they will need to succeed. It hurts you, and it hurts the company, and that will get your replaced quick.

Do you relate to people well? If you are a calm guy, and you don't put undue pressure on others, they will grow to like you. If you know what you want out of yourself, and you know what you want out of others then people have no choice but to follow. If they know what to expect out of their boss, they will know what to expect out of themselves. If you are clear, it helps when problems arise. There is no confusion as to what the protocol is, and things can move along as smoothly as possible.

Managing is all about leadership. If you are a good leader, and a role model, you will be a great manager. People will like you, respect you, and know what you bring to the table. That is what you need to succeed, and to lead with authority. Know who you are, and what you want out of others, and you will be a great manager.

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