Two sides of management

by: Anthony Demangone

Working with people is very difficult. I don’t have to tell you that.

I think what makes it difficult is that as a leader or manager, you need to believe in people. And you need to hold people accountable when things don’t work.

It may be one of the most difficult balancing acts in the world.

Both sides of this coin were on display in a wonderful Q and A from the New York Times. If you don’t follow this column in the business day section, I urge you to start. It is good stuff.

The interview was done with Lois Braverman, Chief Executive of the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

 

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