Generalists usually manage things while specialists execute (generally speaking, no pun intended). Generalists are very much needed especially in smaller teams/

Generalists usually manage things while specialists execute (generally speaking, no pun intended). Generalists are very much needed especially in smaller teams/companies where you need that 1 person to keep things on track while having basic knowledge of things. Generalists can be a CEO, founder or a manager in a team usually. Someone scrappy enough if needed but can focus on the bigger picture a bit more. Being a founder myself, I consider myself a Generalist. I do it all. Especially over the years, I have no depth in one thing except trying to build/run a business. If you want to be a generalist, learn how to work well with people, emotional intelligence, empath,ability to read situations and most important of all, ability to get things done without pointing blame/fingers. Specialists usually like proper environments before they can execute. Good generalists, not so much.