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Rockstar Managers
Managing people is a tough job. It’s also an art form that few people excel at. Before you sign onto a job that involves having people report directly to you, make sure you can do the below things. Of course, a lot of other things make up rock star managers, but this is a rant 
- Have Balls. At some point, you’re probably going to fire someone, rescind a promotion, give constructive criticism and scold employees. Have the balls to not only do all of the above, but also do it gracefully. Don’t forget, women have balls too. Usually, they have bigger and better ones than their male counterparts
- Be Flexible. Not only to your employees’ needs, but also to their styles. Not everyone likes to be managed the same way. Be flexible enough to adapt your style to different types of people. If you can do this, you’ll get a lot more bang out of your employees.
- Don’t be a Douchebag. This one goes hand in hand with having balls. If you have to do “dirty work,” do it with confidence. Do it yourself; don’t hide behind your boss. Do it face to face. Doing it by email, IM, DM, phone, etc. is weak and lame.
If you can’t do the above, rethink positions that involve you actually managing people. Why? Because you’re going to suck.
While we are at it, have the ability to make your own decisions and not shift the blame to other people. If you make a decision OWN it and don’t redirect it. I hate when people do that.