Breaking Chains: A Manager’s Playbook for Becoming a Leader

In corporate landscapes, many adept managers find themselves at a crossroads in their professional journey. Excelling in the art of managing day-to-day operations, solving immediate challenges, and ensuring the smooth functioning of their departments, these managers encounter a pivotal juncture when the call to ascend to leadership beckons.

However, this journey is not always a seamless transition. Some managers, despite their competence in handling operational intricacies, grapple with the demands of leadership, facing setbacks that echo throughout the organization. The struggle to evolve from a managerial role to a leadership position is a narrative familiar to many. The consequences of this struggle are often visible in strained team dynamics, unmet organizational goals, and, regrettably, the departure of once-promising talents.

It is in recognition of these challenges and the need for a more holistic guide that we delve into the transformative expedition from a manager to a leader. In drawing inspiration from Michael D. Watkins’ seminal work, “How Managers Become Leaders,” we amplify the exploration. Beyond merely retracing Watkins’ footsteps, our endeavour is to unravel the intricate layers, providing a roadmap enriched with practical insights and real-world scenarios.

This comprehensive exploration serves not only as a tribute to Watkins’ foundational framework but as an augmentation that aims to address the pain points encountered by managers on their…