I get more satisfaction from a colleague’s win than from finishing my own task.

Being the best at the work is the most common reason people manage it, and the worst.

The day your manager asked whether you’d ever thought about leading a team.

Ready to Lead? is a free self-test from Coach42 for people thinking about a first management role. You answer 18 questions, from 1 (never) to 5 (always), on interest in people, letting go of the work, hard conversations and patience. You get a readiness score out of 100, the four areas ranked, and one focus for your first 90 days.

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