Overview
New managers are often launched into leadership roles and expected to figure out on their own the art of managing others. This ""sink or swim"" approach is sometimes successful, but when it fails the resutls are heartbreaking, and sometimes disastrous. This guidebook for new leaders will help these new leaders avoid the most commmon mistakes that damage their leadership credibility and limit their career potential. Practical tools and leadership success tactcis are offered throughout the book along with real world lessons offered by a variety of successful leaders from diverse industries. Each featured leader has a unique perspective on leadership and the qualities and characteristics that will lead to success, allowing readers to learn from those who have successfully earned the title of ""Best Boss"". The prinicpal lessons in this book rely on my own experiences leading 50,000 associates for a major retail enterprise and ensuring the success of hundreds of new and experienced leaders at every level. This book gives new leaders a resource to accelerate and ensure their own success, and create tremendous success for their teams.
Full Product Details
Author: Mary Walter
Publisher: Mary Walter Leadership, Inc.
Imprint: Mary Walter Leadership, Inc.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.272kg
ISBN: 9780578503202
ISBN 10: 0578503204
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 06 June 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Mary tackles the most critical aspect of being a great boss that is too often overlooked: the idea that a leader's success is inextricably tied and dependent on the success of the team. Mary offers incredibly practical questions and exercises on the essentials, such as knowing your personal values to start, making thoughtful hiring decisions, and having courageous conversations. These tools combined with real world advice from successful leaders are sure to help new leaders swim faster and empower their teams to win! -Karishma Patel Buford, Chief People Officer A must read for every new Leader! It is packed with valuable insights and experiences that accelerate your impact in leading others. Jacques Herring, MBA. Group Vice President of Stores Mary has led teams to success for over 25 years. New leaders would surely benefit from her expertise and guidance. Kecia Steelman, Chief Store Operations Officer, Ulta Beauty
Author Information
Mary Walter is a leadership coach, team effectiveness guru, and retail expert. Mary led teams in retail for over 25 years, including serving as the Group SVP leading the Stores Organization at Ross. In that role, Mary built a high-performance, diverse team who delivered unprecedented financial and customer results. Mary has held senior positions at Gap, Target and Macy's, running the retail spectrum from Specialty to Discount. In her leadership consulting practice, Mary has accelerated leadership and results, with clients including Nike, Sephora, Peet's Coffee, Gap Inc, and Athleta. Mary holds an MBA from Northeastern University, but says her most important learning has always come from her teams. Mary's upcoming book, ""Be the Best Boss"" will provide a roadmap for new managers to achieve success leading their teams. When Mary isn't coaching she's busy trying to keep up with her 15 -year old son on skis, mountain bikes and on hiking trails. Mary lives in Tahoe with her husband and son.
