Good managers are rare. In my experience the best managers deeply understand the business and deeply understood what motivates people and what they’re good at.

Good managers are rare. In my experience the best managers deeply understand the business and deeply understood what motivates people and what they’re good at. They are expert match makers of problem -> skill and help bring the best out of people. They are servant leaders. Managers have a lot of leverage. An experienced manager who understands their art is worth their weight in gold.