Leadership First Time Manager

Read by the author. The First Time Manager Series has sold over 500,000 copies and is a go-to guide for new and aspiring sales managers on what to expect and how to succeed. The jump from sales superstar to sales manager has made or broken many a sales career. As a top-performing sales...

The trusted management classic and go to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first time manager. Learn to conquer every challenge like a pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this trusted guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the...

THE TOP SELLING FIRST-TIME MANAGER SERIES HAS SOLD OVER 500,000 COPIES Every manager must be prepared to face tough situations that management training never warned them about. This is the go-to resource for handling everything from a disruption in workflow to managing a hostile workplace, and...

The must-have resource for HR managers who want to lessen the learning curve, succeed in their role, and set themselves up for future growth. The world of work continues to grow more complex with hybrid work, a shortage of talent, and a mandate for more inclusive environments where employees can...

The essential resource for new managers who want to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive space for their teams. Being an inclusive manager boils down to finding ways to balance power and love day-to-day. When do we prioritize the needs of an individual employee over that of the whole team?...

In your career, there is one transition that stands out as the most crucial - going from individual contributor to competent manager. New managers have to learn how to lead others rather than do the work themselves, to win trust and respect, to motivate, and to strike the right balance between delegation and control. Many fail to make the transition successfully. In this timeless, indispensable book, Harvard Business School professor and leadership guru Linda Hill traces the experiences of 19 new managers over the course of their first year in the role.

Just got promoted to manager? Congratulations. Now what the heck do you do? Yesterday you were part of the team. Today, you're responsible for the team. And absolutely no one prepared you for the reality that people are now looking to you for answers, direction, and leadership, while you're internally screaming "BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS!" THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF: ✓ You're a new manager, wondering what on earth you're supposed to do now ✓ You're an introvert who leads through quiet competence, not charisma ✓ You got promoted because you were good at your job, not because you ...

Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the champagne, accept the shiny new title, and step into this thrilling next chapter of your career, the truth descends like a fog: you don't really know what you're doing. That's exactly how Julie Zhuo felt when she became a rookie manager at the...

Do you have trouble keeping your team focused, motivated, and committed to the pursuit of their assigned goals? The truth is, the majority of bosses fail to inspire their employees to be engaged and productive at work. And they're often frustrated by their inability to incite their team to action.

Step confidently into your new leadership role—discover the essential guide every first-time manager needs. Becoming a manager for the first time is both exciting and overwhelming. Suddenly, you are responsible not just for your own performance but for guiding, motivating, and supporting a team. The transition from peer to leader can feel daunting, and without the right tools, many new managers struggle to find their footing. Your First Year as a Manager is here to change that. This clear, practical handbook gives you the proven strategies and everyday skills to thrive in your first year ...

So, you've just slid into your new role as a manager, and suddenly, it feels like you've been handed the keys to a shiny new ride without a clue on how to drive. This practical leadership book for first-time managers is your companion through the early stages of management. By diving into these pages, you'll uncover a treasure trove of real-world insights and practical strategies designed to help you not just survive but thrive in your new leadership position.

One day you are a senior engineer solving hard technical problems. The next day someone asks if you have "ever considered management." Maybe your manager left and the team needs someone. Maybe you hit a compensation ceiling and management looks like the only ladder left. However it happens, you are now staring at a decision that will reshape your career — and most of the advice you will get about it is useless. The tech industry has a well-documented habit of promoting its best builders into roles that require an entirely different skill set, then acting surprised when the transition is ...

You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from your subordinates, from those above you, and from your peers and customers. You're not alone. As Harvard Business School's Linda Hill and manager and executive Kent Lineback reveal in Being the Boss, becoming an effective manager is a painful, difficult journey. It requires trial and error, endless effort, and slowly acquired personal insight. Many managers never complete the journey and instead just learn how to get by. At worst, they become terrible bosses.

So you've been promoted from seller to sales manager. Now what? By best-selling sales author Deb Calvert, this book is a primer for first-time sales managers. Learn how to make your transition from seller to manager smoother, what a sales manager should prioritize for goals and objectives, how to hire sales superstars, driving productivity, leadership skills and more.

This is an audiobook about the basics. I won’t tell you how to become CEO or double your salary, but if your hope is to become the boss that you would have wanted, this is the audiobook for you.

Stepping into management has never been more challenging—or more full of opportunity. Today’s new managers face a dual transformation: the shift from individual contributor to people leader, and the rapid rise of AI tools that are reshaping how teams communicate, collaborate, and deliver results. The New Manager AI Handbook is the definitive guide for navigating both transitions with confidence, clarity, and a modern leadership mindset. Drawing from real-world scenarios, organizational psychology, and the latest advancements in AI-assisted work, this handbook gives new and aspiring ...

You’ve spent years training to be an expert in your field. Years hunched over books and articles, writing essays late into the night on the science and art of your chosen profession. Through hard work and determination, alongside lots of experience, you’ve now become pretty good at it. So good in fact, that you have been asked to stop doing it all the time. You’ve been asked to be a manager.

You don’t need a title to lead, and you don’t need grand gestures to earn respect. In Micro-Leadership, Terry Sloan reveals how the smallest daily actions—often overlooked—are the true building blocks of lasting leadership. This practical and powerful guide is designed for new managers, team leads, and anyone stepping into leadership for the first time. You’ll learn how to: Build trust without dominating the room Communicate clearly—even when you're unsure Model accountability and consistency through tiny behaviors Create a culture of psychological safety and mutual respect Use ...

Projects usually do not fail because people are lazy or because teams do not care. They fail because goals are vague, priorities shift without control, stakeholders are misaligned, risks are ignored, and work is managed without a clear system. Practical Project Management is a modern, self-learning guide for beginners, first-time project leads, and accidental project managers who need to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to real work. It teaches the foundations of project management in plain, professional English and then builds toward stronger execution, better judgment, and more ...

Congratulations, the day has finally arrived! You’re officially a first-time manager! But the question is, what’s next? How will you manage a team who works great with each other, meeting all their goals and making every project a success? When trouble arises, what are the proven ways to manage conflict, meet tight deadlines, and still make sure your team feels valued? This book will share with you the proven tips and strategies to help you become an effective and stress-free manager, lead a super successful team, and keep your boss happy.