The New Manager's Playbook: First-Time Managers Who Want to Lead with Confidence on Day One (Not Just Survive)

Author:   K R Daniels
Publisher:   Ascenda Press
ISBN:  

9798999399311


Pages:   222
Publication Date:   02 July 2025
Format:   Paperback
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The New Manager's Playbook: First-Time Managers Who Want to Lead with Confidence on Day One (Not Just Survive)


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Nervous about leading your first team? You're not alone. Nearly 9 in 10 new managers feel unprepared, and most struggle for six months or more. The New Manager's Playbook is your guide to leading with confidence from day one. The night before your first team meeting, you're wide awake, wondering: ""Who let me do this?"" If you've ever dodged eye contact with former peers who now report to you, felt a knot in your stomach before giving feedback, or worried you'd be exposed as an impostor, you're not alone. Nearly 87% of new managers feel unprepared for their role. You don't have to be one of them. The New Manager's Playbook is your practical, no-fluff guide to leading with confidence from day one. Whether you're building trust with a new team, navigating your first difficult conversation, or figuring out what kind of leader you want to be, this book walks you through the messy moments no one else talks about. Inside, you'll get: ✅ The CALM Method for turning team conflict into collaboration ✅ Word-for-word scripts for feedback, performance issues, salary talks, and more ✅ Tools to earn respect without being a dictator (The Authority Paradox) ✅ Emotional regulation strategies for staying grounded under pressure ✅ Inclusive hiring and onboarding frameworks ✅ Remote and hybrid team leadership strategies that actually work ✅ Real-world case studies, quick-start toolkits, and self-assessments What Makes This Different This isn't theory. This is the stuff you'll actually use-crafted by a mentor who's coached hundreds of first-time managers through real-life leadership challenges. No jargon. No fluff. Just clear, actionable tools. Whether you're a first-time manager, a recently promoted leader, or someone who's tired of ""winging it,"" this playbook gives you everything you need to stop surviving and start leading with confidence. Your team is counting on you, not to be perfect, but to be present, prepared, and people-first. Let this be your secret playbook. Let your confidence start now. ���� Bonus: Includes a Manager's Toolkit Appendix with scripts, assessments, and guides you'll return to throughout your leadership journey.

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Author:   K R Daniels
Publisher:   Ascenda Press
Imprint:   Ascenda Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.404kg
ISBN:  

9798999399311


Pages:   222
Publication Date:   02 July 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

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