Is People Leadership Right For You?

Often individuals feel like becoming a people manager is the only path forward at some point in their professional life - the only way to take on more responsibility, to move up at the company, to make your money. You have to manage to move forward. This belief is prevalent, and it is inaccurate. In a 2024 survey, 95% of employees believe their managers are mainly responsible for their happiness at work. Yet, only 30% of people have the traits to be an effective people leader. How do you know if people management is right for you? Using the knowledge I've gained over 10+ years building and leading teams at some of the world's best known brands, we'll discuss what you should be thinking about when deciding to make the transition from individual contributor to manager.