Your First Leadership Job (Paperback)

Tacy M. Byham

ISBN 10: 1118911954 / ISBN 13: 9781118911952

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2015

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Paperback. Becoming the Very Best First-Time Leader Congratulations! Youre now in charge. Perhaps its your first time as a leader, or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, youve begun one of the most rewarding chapters of your career. But, like many beginnings, the first few years can be challenging. Fortunately, you dont have to tackle this challenge on your own. Your First Leadership Job gives you practical advice straight from others who have walked in your shoes. Not only does it include dozens of tools to ensure your success, but its also based on the authors and DDIs extensive experience and research, which ultimately has led to the development of millions of leaders around the world. In fact, a quarter-million leaders will be developed this year alone via DDI training. Your First Leadership Job is divided into two sections. Part 1 introduces the concept of catalyst leaderone who sparks energy, passion, and commitment in others. Your transition to catalyst leader is a major step in your leadership journey. This book provides essential tips to put you on the catalyst path. Ultimately, leadership is about the many conversationsfrequent, clear, authentic, and occasionally difficultthat you will have daily. Your First Leadership Job builds awareness of the fundamental skills youll come to rely on to make every one of these interactions successful. Part 2 devotes 13 chapters to critical core leadership competencies, including coaching for success, hiring the best employees, turning dreaded appraisals into discussions that propel performance, and handling difficult employees. It also includes a chapter for first-time female leaders. Look at Your First Leadership Job as an indispensable companion to becoming an awesome leaderone who will make a positive, lasting impact on your team, family, and career. to learn more. Becoming the Very Best First-Time Leader Congratulations! You re now in charge. Perhaps it s your first time as a leader, or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, you ve begun one of the most rewarding chapters of your career. But, like many beginnings, the first few years can be challenging. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Your First Leadership Job (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118911954
• ISBN 13: 9781118911952
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Becoming the Very Best First-Time Leader

Congratulations! You’re now in charge. Perhaps it’s your first time as a leader, or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, you’ve begun one of the most rewarding chapters of your career. But, like many beginnings, the first few years can be challenging. Fortunately, you don’t have to tackle this challenge on your own. Your First Leadership Job gives you practical advice straight from others who have walked in your shoes. Not only does it include dozens of tools to ensure your success, but it’s also based on the authors’ and DDI’s extensive experience and research, which ultimately has led to the development of millions of leaders around the world. In fact, a quarter-million leaders will be developed this year alone via DDI training.

Your First Leadership Job is divided into two sections. Part 1 introduces the concept of catalyst leader―one who sparks energy, passion, and commitment in others. Your transition to catalyst leader is a major step in your leadership journey. This book provides essential tips to put you on the catalyst path. Ultimately, leadership is about the many conversations―frequent, clear, authentic, and occasionally difficult―that you will have daily.  Your First Leadership Job builds awareness of the fundamental skills you’ll come to rely on to make every one of these interactions successful. 

Part 2 devotes 13 chapters to critical core leadership competencies, including coaching for success, hiring the best employees, turning dreaded appraisals into discussions that propel performance, and handling difficult employees. It also includes a chapter for first-time female leaders.

Look at Your First Leadership Job as an indispensable companion to becoming an awesome leader―one who will make a positive, lasting impact on your team, family, and career. Visit www.yourfirstleadershipjob.com to learn more.

About the Author

TACY M. BYHAM, PHD, is the CEO of Development Dimensions International (DDI). Tacy has worked with dozens of global organizations, creating custom solutions to improve their leaders' performance. She believes that better leadership is not only about the workplace, but also about better communities and, ultimately, a better world.

RICHARD S. WELLINS, PHD, is a global expert in leadership development. Your First Leadership Job is Rich's fifth book on talent management, including the bestseller, Empowered Teams. His research has been featured in Fortune, BusinessWeek, CNBC, NPR, BBC, and Forbes.