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People manager: Evangeline meritocracy and encourage meaningful debate
Build a team that thinks independently, not just follows orders. True meritocracy means junior members can challenge ideas without fear—and the best solution wins.
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Build a team that thinks independently, not just follows orders. True meritocracy means junior members can challenge ideas without fear—and the best solution wins.
Before you can lead others, you must master the golden rule—and understand that great ideas transcend language barriers and cultural differences.

Being a brilliant individual contributor doesn't automatically make you a great manager—it's a specialty requiring years of practice and a burning desire to learn.
After countless mistakes managing teams, I learned trust, respect and confidence aren't automatic with your title—you have to earn them or you don't have a real relationship.