{"product_id":"your-first-leadership-job-9781118911952","title":"Your First Leadership Job","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecoming the Very Best First-Time Leader     Congratulations! You   re now in charge. Perhaps it   s your first time as a leader, or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, you   ve begun one of the most rewarding chapters of your career. But, like many beginnings, the first few years can be challenging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the biggest HR challenges organisations face is to ensure that they have effective and motivated managers. Making the transition into a management role is a daunting one for most people and one for which they often get little support. There is no doubt in my mind that this book will have a global appeal and should be seen as a must-read for those taking on their first management role. I like that it takes a very practical approach with lots of case studies, check-lists, self-assessment questions, reflections, and exercises. I particularly like the chapter on establishing your own leadership brand by being authentic and trustworthy.”—\u003cb\u003eDanny Kalman Talent Management Professional and ICF Accredited Coach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“There are so many leadership books and so little time for new leaders, but if there is one book to squeeze in, it would be \u003ci\u003eYour First Leadership Job\u003c\/i\u003e. It is a combination of important insights, theory, and research on leadership that follows up with a section that emphasizes mastering the skills. This section is filled with no-nonsense, practical information and examples punctuated with thoughtful questions and checklists that encourage self-reflection for the individual interested in taking on the challenge of being a leader for a living.”—\u003cb\u003ePam Benoit Executive Vice President and Provost, Ohio University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Leaders are made by hard work and determination—the price one pays to be able to make a difference to people and society. Like all big goals, it starts with one single step. \u003ci\u003eYour First Leadership Job\u003c\/i\u003e is that one first step for you and builds the foundation of global leadership.”—\u003cb\u003eEster Martinez CEO and Editor-in-Chief, \u003ci\u003ePeople Matters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“At Whirlpool, we put millennial new hire sales reps into a house together for 10 weeks and call it the “Real Whirled.” They learn technical skills about our products as well as the interaction skills in this book. Both are crucial to their success. Every new hire, whether a formal leader or not, should read this book.”—\u003cb\u003eDonna Porter Manager, Organizational Development and Learning, Whirlpool Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I had been a manager for several years, and I was missing foundational conversation skills in my leadership style. I really wish I had been exposed to them early in my leadership career. For more than 10 years now, I have put the new skills to work every day. They helped me achieve my success.”—\u003cb\u003eSteve Sutton Volvo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Few career transitions are as difficult as becoming a first-time leader; few books provide such a clear, detailed blueprint to being successful. Rich and Tacy have distilled decades of wisdom in an effort to make great leaders less rare.”—\u003cb\u003eRebecca L. Ray, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Knowledge Organization, Human Capital Practice Leader, The Conference Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Leadership is work. It takes commitment and courage. The building blocks in\u003ci\u003eYour First Leadership Job\u003c\/i\u003e are a great launch pad for leaders. Then, you practice, fine-tune, and never stop working on it.”—\u003cb\u003eLinda Aldred Senior Vice President, Texas Children's Hospital\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The transition from individual contributor to supervisor or manager is the single most difficult transition for most leaders. This book is a marvelous compendium of practical advice to assist in successfully navigating that move. Building on decades of practical experience, the authors present their wisdom in an easily digestible way.”—\u003cb\u003eJack Zenger CEO, Zenger Folkman; co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Extraordinary Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“We believe leaders shape great companies, so building great leaders is a key business imperative for Philips. These fundamental interaction skills lie at the very core of leadership.”—\u003cb\u003ePeter Hope Head of Leadership Development, Philips International B.V.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Stepping into leadership is an exciting and challenging time for anyone. \u003ci\u003eYour First Leadership Job\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable and practical resource for any aspiring leader.”—\u003cb\u003eAlison Bourne Head of Executive Development, ABF plc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In leading, as in so many other disciplines, small changes can result in astonishing impacts. By saying the wrong thing, a leader can crush the ambition of a team member. Conversely, by saying the right thing in the right way, a leader can lift the spirits and performance of a team to unexpected heights. \u003ci\u003eYour First Leadership Job\u003c\/i\u003e offers tools and techniques for interacting with others in a way that helps them deliver their best performance while enjoying a ton of fulfillment in having done so.”—\u003cb\u003eDavid R. MacDonald, Ph.D., APA, SIOP Haworth College of Business; Western Michigan University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is the first book I have read that offers a practical guide to your first days in management with real-life examples, practical tips, and exercises to help the first-time manager succeed. A must-read for the new manager.”—\u003cb\u003eDebbie McGrath Chief Instigator, HR.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Our customers’ needs are changing all the time, so our leaders must bring differentiated solutions to create real value for them and be empowered to do so. The catalyst leader concepts addressed in this book are the keys to making great leaders.”—\u003cb\u003eJulie Blust Director of Learning Management, Cardinal Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A comprehensive and practical guide for anyone who is taking on their first leadership role, complete with tailored advice for women stepping into leadership. A must-read for any newly promoted people manager and a great best practice guide for all experienced people managers who are committed to lifelong learning.”—\u003cb\u003eElke ThammGroup Head of Talent, FTSE 50 Organisation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“My interest was thoroughly captured by this title and I can't stop recommending it. So much so that I've just bought my 56 supervisory graduates a copy each and tasked them to read and learn from its approaches.”\u003cb\u003e —HR Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Catalyst Leadership 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Now You’re a Leader 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Journey Begins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Boss or Catalyst? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Great Leader?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Navigating the Transition to Leadership 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mind-Set You Need to Succeed\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Your Leadership Brand, Part 1 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Authentic\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Your Leadership Brand, Part 2 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring Out the Best in People and Be Receptive to Feedback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Leadership Is a Conversation, Part 1 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Make People Feel Heard, Valued, and Motivated\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Leadership Is a Conversation, Part 2 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Build Trust and Ownership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Your Five-Step Conversation Road Map 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Practical Approach to Get Results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Nothing Else Matters Unless You Get Results 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Execute with Focus, Measurement, and Accountability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Mastery and Leadership Skills 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Hiring and Selecting the Best 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavior Predicts Behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 What Your Boss Really Wants from You 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome an Adviser\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Engagement and Retention 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Environment to Energize People\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Meetings 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Them Count!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Coaching 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from Success\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Feedback Fundamentals 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific, Timely, and Balanced\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Handling Difficult Employee Situations 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on the Behavior, Not the Person\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Delegation 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Delegator, Not a Dumper\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Performance Management 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Ongoing Cycle, Not an Event\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 You and Your Network 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurture Your Business Relationships\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Influence 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook Up, Down, and Across\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 A Woman’s First Leadership Job 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwn the Moment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Leadership Changes the World 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference Is You\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Bonus Chapters and Tools 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(available online at the DDI microsite)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitations 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout DDI 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 259 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406945231191,"sku":"9781118911952","price":18.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118911952.jpg?v=1730497645","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/your-first-leadership-job-9781118911952","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}