4 Reasons Why Managers Fail.

This article discusses the reasons why managers often fail in their roles. The authors highlight four main predictors of manager failure: lack of self-awareness, one-way empathy, unproductive manager-employee relationships, and misalignment of employee work with goals. The article emphasizes the importance of addressing these predictors to prevent manager failure and suggests proactive strategies such as building self-awareness in managers, promoting empathy in both directions, improving interaction styles, and aligning work with organizational and career goals. By implementing these strategies, organizations can reduce the risk of manager failure and improve business and talent outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

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