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What Is a Professional Manager? 13

Discovery Lesson

Do you know someone in your personal or professional life who exhib-
its quiet strength? They just get things done, with little fanfare or fric-
tion. The next time you see them, watch what they do and note a few
examples that you notice. Specifi cally, note:

• What they accomplished

• How they make people around them feel

• What made it different from someone else trying to accomplish the
same task

Questions to Consider

• Regarding the best teachers you ever had, did you look forward
to their classes, and if so, why?

• What specifically did they consistently do to make a lasting

impression on you?

•What specifically can you do that would make your employees

look forward to coming to work every day and approach their
jobs with enthusiasm?

• How can you move right on the continuum between
nonprofessional and professional manager?