Emily Field, Bryan Hancock, Stephanie Smallets, Brooke Weddle

Managers do not wake up and automatically know what great looks like, nor do they learn through osmosis. Instead, managers exhibit these [strong] behaviors when multiple factors are present: they have clear expectations, are given targeted training, understand why their actions matter, see inspiring leaders behaving similarly, and have support systems in place such as structure, role design, and rewards.

When any number of these factors are in place, strong managers can reduce attrition, support talent acquisition, and buoy employee well-being and psychological safety, which are all extremely important and meaningful outcomes.