How does the combination of pressure and power impact a leader’s behavior?

What can HR leaders do to help their managers to be better bosses?

My guest on this episode is Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”

During our conversation Sabina and I discuss:

Why pressure, not power alone, makes leaders behave poorly and what leaders can do about it
Simple ways to set healthy work limits even when bosses expect too much
Why communication breakdowns happen and practical ways to fix them
How the "shut up exercise" helps leaders listen more and talk less, leading to better team results
Why the skills that got you promoted might be seen differently once you're in a leadership role

Connecting with Sabina:

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Learn more about her book: You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)

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“You’re the Boss: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be” Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”

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