If you are a new manager, or responsible for developing one, it is worth being honest early. Where is the friction? What conversations feel harder than they should? What habits from the old role are now getting in the way? If you are a new manager, or responsible for developing one, it is worth being honest early. Where is the friction? What conversations feel harder than they should? What habits from the old role are now getting in the way?

A manager who does not understand their own patterns will usually lead on autopilot. Under pressure, that might mean becoming overly controlling, avoiding conflict, over-explaining, or making rushed decisions to relieve discomfort.