The Love Monday Podcast

139. Why Some Managers Get Followed and Others Get Tolerated

Ryan Houmand

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What actually makes a manager effective?

In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, I break down the 9 core dimensions that define great management—based on real-world experience, employee engagement data, and what actually drives team performance.

Most companies either don’t measure managers at all… or they measure the wrong things. The result? Inconsistent leadership, disengaged teams, and missed performance.

Building on the idea of a “QB Rating” for managers and the evolution into the Love Monday Manager System™, this episode introduces the framework behind how great managers are evaluated and developed.

You’ll learn:

  • The 9 dimensions that separate average managers from great ones
  • Why most managers aren’t failing across the board—but in just a few key areas
  • How identifying specific gaps can unlock performance, engagement, and retention

If you lead managers—or are one—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and give you a clearer picture of what actually matters.

Because great management isn’t random.

It’s measurable. And it’s developable.

#Leadership #ManagerDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #PerformanceManagement #LoveMonday


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