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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
Integrity is the Key Characteristic of a Strong, Long-Lasting Leader
Even the most honest person can work on their integrity.
Integrity is more than just telling the truth.
Integrity is about doing what you say you'll do when you say you'll do it.
Senior leaders only promote leaders they believe have integrity. If you don't have integrity, you will not become a manager. It's the KEY characteristic of a strong, long-lasting leader.
In this episode, I go into an embarrassing, cringe-worthy example of someone who learned to have integrity and the steps a manager goes through when they find someone without integrity.
If you're looking to be a manager, listen to this episode to find out how you can PROVE that you have integrity at work.
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