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Management Material
Welcome to Management Material.
My name is Catherine Van Der Laan. I started my career at the bottom as an assistant and worked my way up to become the boss’s boss in 8 years. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that what got you to where you are now won’t get you to where you want to be.
This podcast is for top performers who want to be amazing managers. I’ve coached lots of talented people to get them from entry-level to recognized top performers to new managers to seasoned executives. I challenge deeply held beliefs and change how people see the world.
Management is all about leadership. The best managers were developed leaders long before they had any direct reports.
Here's one thing that most people won't tell you: Management is a skill. Management is a skill you can learn, just like the hard skills that got you to where you are now.
Management Material is about developing you into the best manager you can be. Let’s turn YOU into management material.
Management Material
Focus on What's Good, Not What's Fair: Stop Being Bitter and Be Better
Focusing on getting what's fair to you will make you bitter. Bitter people don't get promoted.
Bitterness is poison to careers. Bitter people think they deserve more than they get in life. They’re never satisfied with what they have. They’re usually paranoid and think everyone is out to get them. They don’t appreciate the kindness of other people. They think they deserve it. They don’t acknowledge that other peoples’ skills and hard work are responsible for their success. They don’t acknowledge their own faults and shortcomings.
You’re only ruining YOUR OWN LIFE when you’re bitter.
Don't be bitter. Be BETTER.
Focus on doing good. Focus on your success. Focus on learning, growing, giving, and setting boundaries. Focus on what's good for you and for other people, not on what's fair. Focus on the future, not the past.
In today's episode, we talk through how focusing on doing good will get you promoted.
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