Being a manager is more like being the conductor of an orchestra than playing an instrument in it.

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At the beginning of your career, your contribution to your employer depends on your own performance; that's all you're responsible for. But on becoming a manager, you are responsible for a whole group. To use an orchestra analogy, instead of playing an instrument, you're a conductor, coordinating others' efforts.

Being a Manager Is More Like Being the Conductor of an Orchestra