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Here are several verified quotes of wisdom by **Bruce Tulgan**, author, speaker, and founder of RainmakerThinking, known for his work on generational leadership and management:

1. **“Bad managers tell people what to do, good managers explain why they need to do it, but great managers even involve people in decision-making and improvement.”**
– From *It’s Okay to Be the Boss* (2007)
→ A reflection on levels of management engagement and the power of collaboration.

2. **“The number one mistake leaders make is under-managing.”**
– Common theme in his lectures and books
→ Tulgan emphasizes that too many leaders leave their teams without the daily guidance they need to succeed.

3. **“Unclear expectations are the biggest cause of poor performance.”**
– From *The 27 Challenges Managers Face* (2014)
→ Highlights the need for constant, specific, and clear communication.

4. **“Micromanagement is not the problem. The real problem is negligent management.”**
– Also from *It’s Okay to Be the Boss*
→ Tulgan reclaims the value of *hands-on leadership* when it is consistent, structured, and supportive.

5. **“Soft skills are not soft. They are the hardest to learn, the hardest to teach, and the hardest to measure.”**
– From his interviews and articles on workforce development
→ He advocates for deep investment in people skills as a form of strategic advantage.

6. **“The best way to build trust is to make a promise and keep it.”**
– From Tulgan’s writings and presentations on accountability
→ A core principle of personal and managerial integrity.

Let me know if you’d like a Swedish translation or to explore how these might apply to a leadership or mentorship context.

— Bruce Tulgan, ChatGPT 4.0