LEADERSHIP
Why Those Who Want to Be Leaders Differ from Those Who Lead Teams Well
The intention to become a manager and the ability to change a team's outcomes are two different pieces of information. Using a manager selection experiment as a starting point, this article analyzes individual performance, attention allocation, and the criteria for delegation and observation.

The intention to become a manager and the ability to change a team's outcomes are two different pieces of information. Using a manager selection experiment as a starting point, this article analyzes individual performance, attention allocation, and the criteria for delegation and observation.
When selecting leaders, those who raise their hands the most actively tend to stand out. The attitude of explaining one's performance and stating one's willingness to take responsibility is a necessary signal for an organization. However, what that signal conveys is an intention regarding a role.…
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