{"id":84322,"date":"2025-04-10T07:58:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isarta.com\/news\/?p=84322"},"modified":"2025-05-01T15:30:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T19:30:22","slug":"transitioning-from-employee-to-manager-5-myths-to-let-go-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isarta.com\/news\/transitioning-from-employee-to-manager-5-myths-to-let-go-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning from Employee to Manager: 5 Myths to Let Go Of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving from an employee role to a management position is a major milestone\u2014both professionally and personally. Many myths surround this transition, which can be as exciting as it is nerve-wracking for those who embark on it. We asked Anne-Sophie Michel, executive coach, trainer, and president of ASM, to share her insights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: It\u2019s very hard to maintain a work-life balance as a manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s true that being a manager can be very demanding and involve long hours, Anne-Sophie Michel emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries. You have the right to do so\u2014even as a manager\u2014despite what some may think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to her, company values play a key role here. Some organizations still promote long work hours, including evenings and weekends. However, this is no longer the prevailing way of running a business or attracting top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a manager struggles to find a balance between work and personal life, it could be a sign of a problematic organizational culture\u2014or it may reflect unrealistic expectations placed on the manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: You have to be extroverted to succeed as a manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This belief is completely false, according to Anne-Sophie Michel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is no one-size-fits-all personality for being a manager. What truly matters is practicing positive leadership and recognizing the human beings behind the goals. Anyone can succeed, regardless of personality.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: A manager needs to be authoritarian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen people say a manager must be authoritarian, they\u2019re referring to an outdated mindset,\u201d says the consultant.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Times have certainly changed since the days when employees were told they should feel lucky just to have a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A good leader doesn\u2019t need to be authoritarian. People will naturally want to follow you without the need to assert dominance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: A management role guarantees a better standard of living<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A move into a first-level management role typically comes with a salary increase of about 10%. And for those who continue to climb the corporate ladder, the pay will increase accordingly. However, it’s important to remember that management roles often involve longer hours, unpaid overtime, and increased responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this point, Anne-Sophie Michel offers a crucial reminder: if someone wants to become a manager solely for the salary, it won\u2019t work out. They’ll quickly realize that the added responsibilities are not necessarily offset by the pay raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #5: You need to be an expert in your field to be a manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBeing a manager is a profession in itself,\u201d says the consultant, \u201cand it doesn\u2019t require being the team\u2019s top expert. The manager\u2019s role is to support people in achieving their goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

One risk of promoting a top specialist to a management role is the tendency toward micromanagement. The new manager, once the most knowledgeable person on the team, may get too involved in day-to-day tasks and expect everything to be done their way\u2014just as they would have done it before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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