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In your career, there is one transition that stands out as the most crucial - going from individual contributor to competent manager. New managers have to learn how to lead others rather than do the work themselves, to win trust and respect, to motivate, and to strike the right balance between delegation and control. Many fail to make the transition successfully. In this timeless, indispensable book, Harvard Business School professor and leadership guru Linda Hill traces the experiences of 19 new managers over the course of their first year in the role.

You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from your subordinates, from those above you, and from your peers and customers. You're not alone. As Harvard Business School's Linda Hill and manager and executive Kent Lineback reveal in Being the Boss, becoming an effective manager is a painful, difficult journey. It requires trial and error, endless effort, and slowly acquired personal insight. Many managers never complete the journey and instead just learn how to get by. At worst, they become terrible bosses.

Based on extensive primary research conducted over more than fifteen years, this book documents the differential contribution of HP's successive CEOs in sustaining the company's integral process of becoming. It uses a comprehensive strategic leadership framework to examine and explain the role of the CEO: (1) defining and executing the key tasks of strategic leadership, and (2) developing four key elements of the company's strategic leadership capability.

With the divisiveness of public discourse and the complexities of modern business, it is more difficult than ever to be sure that you're making the right decision. Adair provides a clear pathway to improving your judgment, beginning with an exploration of the machinations behind decision-making, before demonstrating how you can develop a stronger understanding and control of your judgment. This is an essential companion for any business leaders interested in making the best decisions for them and their organisation. 

You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from subordinates, your supervisor, peers, and customers. You're not alone. Packed with compelling stories and practical guidance, Being the Boss is an indispensable guide for not only first-time managers but all managers seeking to master the most daunting challenges of leadership.

Becoming Mother Martha is a heartfelt, empowering podcast about healing, resilience, faith, service, and the power of turning pain into purpose.Through honest conversations, personal insight, and uplifting encouragement, Martha Hoy creates space for listeners to reflect, grow, and rise stronger through life’s challenges.This series is about more than inspiration—it’s about hope in action, showing up for your community, and remembering that even in hard seasons, your story still holds purpose, value, and the power to make a difference.

Becoming Unbreakable explores the heart of emotional leadership and the strength it takes to rise above adversity. Drawing on real experience from healthcare, long-term health challenges, personal growth, parenting, relationships, and leadership, each episode offers grounded strategies for leading with empathy, clarity, and courage. Perfect for managers, healthcare professionals, mentors, and anyone committed to self-mastery, this podcast helps you navigate life’s toughest moments while becoming the strongest version of yourself. Expect practical insights, reflective storytelling, and ...

There are hundreds of books on management. This is not just another book about what makes an effective manager. Becoming a Better Boss highlights why well-known advice on good management is so rarely heeded. By focusing on management through the eyes of an employee, Julian Birkinshaw gives us insightful and helpful advice on what we might do differently - both as individual managers of others, and as architects of the organizations in which we work. To achieve this, Birkinshaw has spent time working "in the trenches" to remind himself what life as an employee feels like.

Discover the ultimate prescriptive handbook on what it takes to design and lead energized and effective teams in an increasingly complex and uncertain global landscape.

Becoming a Category of One reveals how extraordinary companies do what they do so well and gives you the tools and ideas to help your business emulate their success. Packed with real case studies and personal reflections from successful business leaders, it helps you apply the best practices of the best companies to set yourself apart from your competitors and turn your business into a market leader.  

The author of Getting from College to Career reinvents the concept of management for a new generation, offering a fresh and relevant approach to career success that shows Millennials how to make the next step: become a leader. We are in the midst of a leadership revolution, as power passes from...

What is power? Well, that's complicated. We've learned to associate power with money, influence, position, fame, politics, and even certain bodies. Becoming Power is a podcast about a different perspective on power. Host Valerie Black highlights how true power emerges from the practices that help us transform and evolve as humans and serve as a foundation for our work in the world. She talks with leaders, executives, athletes, and activists about how they nurture their own inner power. Valerie analyzes their insights and turns them into meditations, visualizations, and bite-sized experiments ...

In this informative and practical podcast, Michael and his guests share the latest strategies and tactics to help you become the preferred provider (the emotional favorite) in the markets you serve. The key insights and strategies discussed, come from Michael's experience working with many of the finest brands in business today and his guest interviews will inspire you, educate you, and give you the tools you need to be successful in today's turbulent and competitive marketplace.

My name is Louise and I am 23 years old and am now, a full-time fashion and lifestyle blogger / content creator. Listen to my podcast from my beginning stages to now running my own business.

Becoming The Protagonist. Tune in weekly to listen to real-life protagonists. Listen in as guests talk about the rise to the top of their ecosystems; from the corporate to the blue-collar world, they became the protagonist.The protagonist is the hero of the story. Are you the protagonist of your story?

A Podcast about You achieving that Next Step in Your life. You have the ability to become someone that creates massive value for others in your life. We help you create success by adding value to other people’s lives and situations by taking action, challenging possibilities, and making logical choices towards your goals and dreams. Taking control and pulling out that potential has never been easier, all you have to do is crank up the volume. Let’s break free of the life we are told to live. Create freedom and wealth by adding value to other's lives. Challenge traditions, challenge ...

"Becoming The Best-Known Builder Podcast" is your ultimate resource for transforming your construction business from unknown to unforgettable. Join host Cameron Upton as he shares insider strategies on marketing, lead generation, and business growth specifically tailored for builders and remodelers. Each episode delivers actionable advice to help you build a rock-solid reputation, attract high-value clients, and scale your operations efficiently. Whether you're a solo contractor or managing a growing team, this podcast provides the blueprint for becoming the go-to builder in your market. ...

Becoming CTO Secrets ist der Podcast für ambitionierte Tech-Leader, angehende und aktive CTOs und Unternehmer, die Technologie nicht nur verwalten, sondern strategisch wirksam einsetzen wollen.Hosted von Philipp Deutscher, langjähriger CTO, Coach, Experte und Sparringspartner für Führungskräfte mit knapp 20 Jahren Erfahrung im Aufbau, in der Skalierung und der Führung internationaler Tech-Organisationen.In diesem Podcast geht es nicht um Buzzwords oder Karriere-Romantik, sondern um die Realität der CTO-Rolle:Verantwortung, Entscheidungsdilemmata, Macht, Einfluss, Technologie und die oft...

Join us monthly for 'Becoming a Boss' as we listen in to your real on-the-job challenges. Whether you want to be helped or just want to be heard, this is a perfect place for new & and upcoming managers who are seeking inspiration and practical advice. Do you have issues? So do we. Tell us everything and we will work them out together. Call us: +1 (864) 619-1683

Becoming Home is a podcast about designing a life your nervous system can finally come home to.Hosted by former therapist, trauma-informed practitioner, and architect of Intentional Life & Business Design, Classie Watson, this space explores what it means to build internal safety — emotionally, relationally, and practically — so our lives, leadership, relationships, and work no longer require constant bracing.Her work is shaped by years of clinical training and experience supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, identity disruption, and high-responsibility leadership environments....