Management may seem like a natural career progression for a great individual contributor, while it may not be the best way to expand our role. Much like our earlier decisions that landed us in a particular field, the choice to be a manager or not requires careful examination of our options. Management isn't the only way to grow, get a raise, or take on additional responsibilities from our current role.
Think of management as a maze with a simple entry that requires navigating multiple unknown paths along the way. It's easy to get lost, feel stuck, and lose hope unless we have patience, curiosity, and the ability to learn from its unique challenges. It requires reprogramming our brain to accept responsibility not only for ourselves but also for the team and provide the necessary tools and resources to help them succeed.