They’re hungry to learn
Your next manager is likely at the top of your inbox, says Linda Eichenberger, district foodservice coordinator at Oak Hills Local School District in Cincinnati. “Their most important quality is their willingness to learn,” she says. “These are the employees that will call me up and email me.”
Judy Bender, director of nutrition services and logistics support for Puyallup School District in Puyallup, Wash., says an indicator that staff members can step up to a more executive role is when they take classes to formalize their education, earn certifications or contribute to their professional associations.