The New Leader Survival Guide: 20 Proven Tactics to Avoid the 50% Failure Rate

By Jim Carling

The Tactical Guide Every New Leader Needs

Nearly 50% of new leaders fail in their first twenty-four months-not because they lack talent, but because they're forced to guess their way through the fundamentals. This guide helps you skip the guesswork and start strong.

Designed as the practical companion to Navigating Leadership, this Survival Guide gives you clear, actionable steps to navigate your first months with confidence. You'll learn how to apply the Leadership Success Equation-Relationships Execution = Trust, Credibility, and Influence-so you can build momentum fast.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

- Build strategic relationships that open doors

- Deliver consistent execution that earns credibility

- Increase your Say-Do Ratio to build trust

- Strengthen influence without relying on authority

- Use self-awareness to focus on what matters most

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Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or transitioning into a bigger one, this guide helps you avoid common pitfalls, accelerate your impact, and lead with confidence from day one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G5GVNWZV
• ISBN13: 9798993052748
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Leadership Reflections
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"