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The organization says it’s all about supporting my career development . . . but only if it’s convenient and fits into their tidy process.

—An employee (perhaps yours)

What individual managers do matters. A lot. Their intentions, relationships, and interactions contribute to a tone within the organization. And they can change the lives of those who work for them.

Being heard. Being recognized. Being valued. Being trusted. Being developed. This resonates deeply with employees. And this is what happens when managers commit to a regular cadence of career conversations.

Yet, if one manager’s efforts can have such an influence at the individual level, ...

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