Wtf? I Got The Promotion?! A Guide for New Managers

By: Prins, Bruce

So, you got the promotion. Exciting, isn't it?

But let's get real: when the celebration calms down, the panic sets in. You don't want to screw things up, but suddenly your bosses have gone from telling you what to do to expecting you to know exactly what your job is.

WTF - I got the promotion is the essential survival guide for new managers who want to move past the anxiety and start leading with confidence. Drawing on over 30 years of experience-from starting as a cleaner to becoming a Chief Executive-author Bruce Prins offers a no-nonsense roadmap for navigating the treacherous transition from "coworker" to "boss."

Inside, you will discover how to:

Navigate the different management styles, from authoritative to democratic, and find the one that fits your values and your company's culture.Learn the art of "managing up" to build trust, gain support, and advance your own career.Overcome the fear of letting go and learn how to hold your team accountable without being a tyrant.Resolve workplace disputes effectively using five distinct conflict management styles, from compromising to collaborating.Understand how credibility, consistency, and assertiveness form the bedrock of your new role.Cultivate the self-respect and self-confidence necessary to set boundaries and thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Whether you are dealing with difficult customers, setting performance KPIs, or just trying to figure out who you are as a leader, this book provides the insights, tips, and practical tools you need to succeed.

Don't just survive your promotion, own it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQXQ756Q
• ISBN13: 9798233665356
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Bruce Prins
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"