Why Good Performers Fail as Managers (And How Not To)

Описание: Are you great at your job but still not trusted as a real leader?
This video breaks down why so many high performers fail as managers – and how you can avoid becoming one of them.

What this video covers
In this first lecture of the mini-course “From Individual Contributor to Manager: A Practical Playbook”, you’ll learn:
• The 3 big reasons top performers struggle when they become managers
• Why “hero mode” (fixing everything yourself) destroys your growth
• The difference between managing tasks and managing outcomes
• How leaders really evaluate managers (the invisible scorecard they never say out loud)
• A simple reflection exercise to spot where you’re still acting like a super-IC with a manager title
This is not fluffy leadership talk.
It’s a practical breakdown designed for ambitious professionals who want to move up fast without burning out.
Who this is for
This video is especially for you if:
• You have 2–8 years of experience
• You’re a first-time or aspiring manager
• You’re “good at work” but promotions and bigger roles feel slower than they should
• You’re tired of being the person who cleans up every mess but still feels invisible to leadership

How to use this video
• Don’t just nod along – pause and do the assignment at the end (“IC-to-Manager Gap Scan”).
• Use your current role as a live lab: apply one idea in your next 1:1, team meeting, or project.
• Start a simple doc called “My Manager Playbook” and add your insights after each lecture.

If this episode hits home:
• Subscribe for the full mini-course on going from star individual contributor to trusted manager.
• Comment “I refuse to be Arjun 2.0” if you’ve seen a high performer crash as a manager and don’t want that to be you.
• Share this with one friend or colleague who is clearly “manager material” but stuck in super-IC mode.