Why Top Performers Don’t Always Make Great Managers
Effective Managers
APRIL 3, 2026
One of the most common assumptions in organizations is this: the best performer on a team is the best candidate to lead it. It seems logical. After all, high performers are dependable, they meet or exceed expectations, and they understand the work deeply. So when a management position opens up, many leaders instinctively turn to their top technical person.

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