Gilad’s Take: Motivated IC Auto-Didact

In this video, we deepen our understanding of the manager's role by applying it to a scenario with a high-performing, self-motivated team member. The key takeaway is that our value as managers lies not in the growth that would happen without us, but in the change we actively create.

• We remind ourselves that our job is to create a delta—a positive, sustainable improvement that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.
• We can influence growth in two major ways: by increasing its efficiency (helping the individual grow faster) and its effectiveness (guiding them toward more impactful areas of development).
• Efficiency may involve assigning growth-aligned projects, introducing mentors, or curating resources that accelerate learning.
• Effectiveness may require redirecting energy toward skills with greater business impact, such as shifting from technical specialization to leadership development.
• Ultimately, we commit to seeking out and enabling the deltas—changes we directly cause—because that's where our impact as managers truly lies.

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