Just promoted to manager? Here are 11 ways to shine.

7. Jump into the trenches

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A work digs a trench for water lines in the Lampulo neighborhood of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, two years after a tsunami devastated the region. At times, managers need to jump in the trenches to gain respect but also to see how well their employees are performing.

It’s great to be king, but there are times when you’ll gain more admiration by working side by side with your people. This approach will also enable you to get a read on those producing the work, before you make commitments that your team may not be able to achieve.

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