In this episode, Eddie and Morgan discuss the question of what makes an effective manager. They delve into the key competencies and attributes that effective managers possess, and explore how these competencies can be developed and improved over time.

Topics covered:

• The key competencies and attributes of effective managers
• How to develop and improve managerial competencies
• The importance of communication, feedback, and introspection in effective management
• The role of managers in hiring, developing talent, and resolving conflict
• How to measure and evaluate managerial effectiveness

Links:

• Dare to Lead - Brené Brown
• Cultural Innovation - Kevin Oaks
• Team Topologies - Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais
• Engineering Management for the Rest of Us - Sarah Drasner
• The Effective Manager (2nd Edition) - Mark Horstman, Kate Braun, and Sarah Sentes
• The Coaching Habit - Michael Bungay Stanier
• The Advice Trap - Michael Bungay Stanier