First published 2020
Millions of high performers get promoted to management positions each year, only to find their previous success tactics no longer work. Ryan Hawk, creator of The Learning Leader Show podcast, addresses this common workplace challenge with a practical three-part framework. Drawing from interviews with over 300 global leaders and his own transition from individual contributor to manager, Hawk outlines how new managers can lead themselves by building credibility, develop their teams through trust and effective hiring practices, and drive organizational results through clear strategy and communication. The book emphasizes that while compliance can be commanded, true commitment requires earned credibility. Through case studies and personal stories, Hawk provides actionable tools to help high performers navigate their leap into management with greater effectiveness and confidence.
Genres: business, leadership, non-fiction, management
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: professional-growth, self-improvement
240 pages · Hardcover · McGraw-Hill Education