7 Pitfalls New Managers Face and 7 Rules to Build Success From Day One.

This week’s a milestone.

I’m launching my second non-fiction book for new managers.

Welcome to Leadership is less a “book” and more a guide for those stepping into their first leadership role.

Here’s the problem:

we take our best performers and put them in charge of people, often without giving them the tools to lead well.

Instead, we toss out lines like, “They’ll pick it up as they go” or “They’ll learn from their mistakes.”

But that’s not how it should be.

I know because I was that person. I “learned on the job,” made mistakes, and people paid the price for it. And I hate that it happened.

That’s why I wrote Welcome to Leadership—a simple, 20-minute read designed to set new managers up for success.

Inside, I share the 7 common pitfalls new managers face and 7 rules to build success from day one:

Over the coming weeks, The Commercial Leader will dig deeper into each pitfall and success rule.

Already, Welcome to Leadership has been customized for two companies, featuring their logos, a personal message at the start, and even room for a handwritten note.

It’s a meaningful gift for anyone starting their leadership journey—all for the price of a Starbucks latte.

Is your team worth it?

If you want to give your new managers the best start possible, I run workshops - virtually and in person - to prepare new leaders for success.

Schedule a call today and let's work together.

About the author: I have 3 decades of corporate experience including serving as CEO of Best Western Hotels Great Britain for almost 4 years. I now reside in the US training, coaching, and speaking professionally on the topic of commercial leadership.