Why Great Employees Don’t Always Make Great Managers
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Why Great Employees Don’t Always Make Great Managers

John Jantsch
John JantschDec 9, 2025

Why It Matters

Organizations that overlook the distinct competencies of management risk reduced team productivity and higher turnover, directly impacting bottom‑line performance.

Why Great Employees Don’t Always Make Great Managers

Why Great Employees Don’t Always Make Great Managers written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing

Listen to the full episode: Episode Overview: In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, host John Jantsch talks with Ashley Herd — founder of Manager Method and former Head of HR at McKinsey — about what it really takes to be an effective, empathetic manager. Herd argues that many managers are “accidental”: promoted […]

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