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Can you become a manager by just getting promoted?

Need a specific definition of management??? NAH!! - It's many things at the same time. It is creativity, innovation, novelty, and art that aids in bringing people from different beliefs and cultures, TOGETHER. A Manager is a BATMAN - Possessing so many qualities in one person

How do people become managers, Normally?

The normal way of reaching a Managerial position is from Intern → executive → associate → Senior → Manager. It is basically a Promotion Chain. 

Believe me, before being a manager you need to be an OBSERVER first. You need to observe yourself and the people around you. You are the CREATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENT in which others work. You will have to be many personalities at the same time. Do you think you can do these by simply getting PROMOTED? BTW, Promotions only manipulate you for some time, they can't change the inner you 

Promotion doesn't make you an OBSERVER, EMPATHY does. 

When a manager is able to put himself into the shoes of his people, He is a REAL LEADER with the below qualities.

  • Art of Observation : 
  • Art of Compassion/Empathy
  • Trustworthy and accessible
  • Art of leadership
  • Most Important - Art of Good decision making (GUESSTIMATES)
Did you see that? How many arts do you need to possess? You won't get them by promotions. You need to be more ARTISTIC, NOVEL, and CREATIVE and I say, "Everyone is creative in their own way"

OBSERVE, EXPERIMENT, EXPERIENCE is the key to becoming a MANAGER. Just Be Patient and be COOL in the whole process.

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