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What Great Managers Do Daily

David Burkus
4 min readSep 25, 2023

Managers make the difference. Middle managers especially play a crucial role in employee engagement and performance. However, many managers lack proper preparation for their role, and companies often fail to invest in robust leadership training. Great managers understand that their actions have a direct impact on their team’s success. In particular, great managers improve their team through four daily actions.

In this article, we will explore four things that great managers do daily to separate themselves from poor bosses. By implementing these daily practices, they not only improve team performance and development but also create a positive and trusting work environment.

Run Smooth Meetings

The first thing great leaders do daily is run smooth meetings. And whether they’re in meetings daily or just planning future meetings, great managers know that meetings can either be a waste of time or a productive forum for collaboration. They ensure that meetings run smoothly by having a clear purpose, inviting the right people, and having a plan of action.

Having a clear purpose for each meeting is essential. It helps everyone stay focused and ensures that the meeting is not just a gathering without any tangible outcomes. Great managers also invite the relevant people based on the meeting’s purpose. This ensures…

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David Burkus
David Burkus

Written by David Burkus

Author of BEST TEAM EVER | Keynote Speaker | Organizational Psychologist | Thinkers50 Ranked Thought Leader | davidburkus.com/social

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