Why are managers incompetent? It’s a bigger problem than we think!

[@mikehess4494]

When I became a manager I was given the book The One Minute Manager. People thought I was a natural manager just from reading the book once. Thank you for your informative video.

[@LeadershipwithMike]

Excellent book!!!

[@mikehess4494]

@@FootballTVUnlimited3288 Are you referring to the minute men during the revolution?

[@izamalcadosa2951]

I have watched about 10 of your videos the last 2 days, Mike!! You are funny, give great advice, recommendations and suggestions! As someone in IT and Tech working in Hardware, Network and at times, Software Engineering, I'm looking to get into management full-time in 2024, no later than 2025. I have over 2 years of project management experience leading small teams but still not able to get a full-time, permanent position, as an IT or Tech manager, since I need more experience, I've been told. My experience has been as a contractor. Love all of your videos because you are honest and shoot straight from the hip! Keep up the good work!

[@lanovia3838]

I had only 2 competent team leaders. The rest (6) were extremely incompetent. I think their incompetence was the reason why they got promoted - they were no threat.

[@aaronrs2002]

I have never had a manger that liked anyone asking questions. They were always annoyed and this puts you on their radar for not knowing something. This is especially true in an IT setting. Look it up and research first before ever asking a question.

[@jackcarraway4707]

I think a common misconception is that all managers are buddies with each other. While that does happen, I think it's far more common for your boss to hate their boss.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Great video, Mike!! I just found your channel on 12/27/2023, 12/28/2023.

[@LeadershipwithMike]

Welcome 🤗

[@LeGrandeCappucinna]

Thanks Mike, from Sydney.

[@TheresaBell-kh7ek]

This is a great video its true my boss told me she got no training. It does need to be addressed.

[@Boribellarivera24]

Your videos are very helpful and I Thank you for your work.

[@LeadershipwithMike]

Glad to help!!!

[@thodan467]

the problem is also character Leadership is character Management is one of the skills a leader may need Character can stand in for a Lack of Skill, but Skill can never replace character You have a responsibility to your team, their safety, their wellbeing, their dignity and security

[@LeadershipwithMike]

Love this.

[@tyrmorningstar8508]

Number 2 is a problem I face with most jobs. Most of our managers have never even performed, nor have been in the fields in which they are in control of. I can’t tell you how many jobs where they hire someone with a degree but no experience. Out here trying to tell 30 plus year iron workers how things are going to be. I’ve seen mangers put people in harms way because they don’t have the experience of knowing not to put someone in that position. It’s a common problem. I’ve seen project mangers hire an old college buddy as a general foreman and they’ve never even been on a jobsite. It happens a lot more than you would think it does and it’s a crazy position to be in. And then you get in a possing match with your supervisor because they don’t know what they’re doing, then it becomes a battle of ego and he said she said and you get in a position you can be fired because your leader is dog shit. It’s happened to me more times than I’d like to admit.

[@lesabooth5243]

I couldn't fix my message so i will say here Japan focus is on the company. In America your management focus is on your ego.

[@Ddeath.Eaterr]

I work a place where the managers don’t even know how to do the jobs that any of us employees do. How is that possible?? They are no help when people call out or when we need extra hands. I find myself upset when they tell us they don’t know how to do the job. As a manager, why not take the initiative to get more training? How did you even get the job 😂🙃😂

[@davidian0616]

Their job is mgmt. They are doing that (hopefully).

[@lutfy198104]

managers don't need to know the ins and outs of your job, you were hired to do YOUR job and the managers have their own tasks to do which you don't know about

[@gmailacct9496]

Which is not much at all ​@@lutfy198104

[@ryanbarker3978]

The worst position in your career is to be stuck between a political fight above your head. If your boss and your skip level hate each other, you’re screwed. Go find a better team if you’re in that scenario, even if everyone likes you.

[@saa442]

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