What are the 10 important qualities and challenges for a first-time manager?

Originally answered Aug 29, 2017

1. Follow your passions — play to your strengths
2. Treat others with respect — and earn theirs
3. Never give up — keep on striving
4. Be true to your word — do what you say you will
5. Stay positive — have fun in what you do
6. Expect a lot of yourself — and of others
7. Challenge conventional wisdom — think for yourself
8. Ask not what others can do for you — ask what you can do for them
9. Leave the world a better place — make a contribution
10. Put a little love into everything you do — it is always possible

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