Market managers have limited time for theoretical discussions. You try digging into the tenets of leadership while managing a building of talent and sellers with increasingly limited resources and battling competitors both across the street and in Silicon Valley.
Radio’s Best Managers operate in a fast environment and are expected to act even faster. So when Radio Ink asked them to sum up their management philosophy for our September issue, we kept it quick: two sentences.
Here’s what they said:
“Lead by example and manage to people’s strengths. Treat people with respect and help them achieve their goals and dreams. I work for them (not the other way around)!”
“I believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, not managed—my job is to clear obstacles, set clear expectations, and then get out of the way. I lead with the same principle in every market: take care of your people, and they’ll take care of the business.”
“I simply try to lead by example and put everyone else first. I don’t ask anyone to do anything I would not do myself.”
“Lead with trust, respect, and openness while giving people the freedom and support they need to succeed. I believe the best leaders set clear expectations, hold people accountable, recognize their contributions, and create a culture where people enjoy coming to work and are always striving to get better.”
Curious about who said what? Radio Ink’s September magazine, featuring Radio’s Best Managers, comes out Monday, September 14. Subscribe today for as low as $3.33 per month. Click HERE to subscribe.
