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“What a manager should be doing is telling his players what to do to make things better.” quote by Paul Mullin
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“What a manager should be doing is telling his players what to do to make things better.”

Paul Mullin

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Source Management Guide: "Effective Coaching", 2020

A manager’s role is to give clear instructions that improve performance.

In simple terms: Managers should tell players how to improve.

Key Takeaway

Provide clear, actionable guidance.

Themes

leadership communication teamwork performance

Mood

practical direct

Type

leadership instructional

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • training sessions
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

coaching methods goal setting feedback loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • What instructions best motivate your team?
  • How can you balance direction with empowerment?
A Different Perspective

May ignore player autonomy.

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