Why Many People Managers Fail & What Effective Leaders Do Differently

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Why Many People Managers Fail & What Effective Leaders Do Differently
Hosted by Damaris Patterson Price
Leadership & Belonging Strategist | Creator of LeaderCraft™ | Managing Employee Performance Operating System

Most people managers work hard, care deeply, yet still find themselves stuck dealing with the same issues, unclear expectations, uneven performance, disengagement, or resistance, no matter how much effort they put in.

This free session explores a common leadership misstep that quietly undermines trust and results, even among capable, well-intended managers, and why more effort alone doesn’t fix it.

If you’ve tried coaching harder, communicating more, or “being more available” without seeing consistent improvement, this conversation will help you see what’s actually in the way.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand why managing people feels harder than it should
• Leave with two upgrades you can apply the very next day
• See what effective leaders do differently to create competence, confidence, and leadership-grade results

Who This Is For:

• New and emerging leaders
• Supervisors and team leads
• Program and department managers
• HR and talent partners
• Anyone leading people without a solid framework

Whether you’re new to leading people or working to stabilize a team that seems off-track, this session will help you see your situation more clearly and leave you ready to decide what to do next.