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From the best selling author of The Unstoppable Team comes the ultimate guide for new managers. Becoming the leader of a team, no matter the size, is overwhelming, daunting, and downright terrifying-whether you wanted the job or had it thrust on you. But it doesn't have to stay that way. In The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin gives you step-by-step instructions on how to become the manager that makes your team want to give their all every day. Known as the "Team Whisperer," Lia bottles wisdom gleaned from years of experience driving team operations within some of the biggest-name companies in the world and packages it into easy-to-follow explanations and instructions. From setting intentions to building relationships to inspiring motivation, each chapter covers a specific topic essential to managing, explaining sticking points, what to do instead, and why all of this even matters in the first place. Packed with exercises, worksheets, and more, this book will teach you how to become the best manager you can be-and make managing the easiest part of your job. ___________________ IN THE NEW MANAGER PLAYBOOK, YOU WILL DISCOVER: How to encourage a wildly productive and efficient team-without fear tactics Why trust is the foundation of any good team and how to build it Why giving feedback can be so challenging and how to give it effectively How to resolve conflict once and for all instead of avoiding it How to empower your team to overcome any challenge Take it from someone who drove team operations within Apple, Google, Bank of America, and Microsoft: Managing doesn't have to be hard. Use the information and practices covered in this book to make your job easier, reduce burnout, and increase productivity-all at the same time. Are you ready to learn how to manage the right way? Then let's get started!