With little experience or training, a coveted promotion can become a trial by fire. No one needs that. Turn to the book that thousands have relied on to hit the ground running. -- Faced with new responsibilities, and in need of quick, dependable guidance, novice managers can't afford to learn by trial and error. This book covers essential topics such as hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, managing time, dealing with superiors, and much more....

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One professional transition that stands out and is vital to your career is shifting from playing the role of an individual contributor to becoming a manager. There are a lot of things that new managers need to learn apart from leading others. You need to work on yourself, win your team members' trust and respect, become a motivator for them, and find the right balance between the delegation of responsibilities and maintaining control--page 4 of cover....

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"Learn the secret to reclaiming your workplace culture, and workplace motivation. Discover why and how of culture change in a simple to follow 7 step process and grow your leadership skills. Learn how to thrive in a difficult workplace, gain great feedback and learn the secret to reclaiming control of your time and tripling your productivity! Culture is the Bass helps organizations create a truly competitive advantage that consistently produces and...