Core Leadership and Management Skills, Tips & Strategy Handbook V2: Strength based leadership coaching on habits, principles, theory, application, skill development & training for driven men and women

By Neil Hoechlin

This is the 2nd edition and update of the best selling book of the same title. Now packed with more information and actionable advice.

Our book, "Core Leadership and Management Skills, Tips & Strategy Handbook V2," explores everything you need to know to become a great manager and leader. From establishing objectives and managing performance to employing and firing staff, this book covers it all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: JNR Publishing Group
• Release date: Dec 25, 2022

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Introduction

As a business professional, you may find yourself in a leadership role or do you aspire to become a CEO someday? This book is designed to help you understand what it takes to be a great leader and how to modify your processes to become an extraordinary leader. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, corporate warrior or just starting out, this book will provide the tools and insights you need to succeed.

Managing a team comes with challenges, regardless of your leadership style or company size. This book will help you navigate leadership and management theories so you don't have to spend sleepless hours trying to figure it out on your own. We'll also address some common questions that many new managers have, such as:

· What should I do after being promoted to a management role?

· What factors should I consider before taking on a management position?

· Am I ready to handle the responsibility of being a manager?

Being in a leadership role means that you'll not only receive praise when your team succeeds, but you'll also bear some of the blame when things go wrong. Even if a team member makes a mistake for which you have no responsibility, you'll often be held accountable. This book will help you understand what it takes to be a strong and effective leader, even in adversity.

Are you able to deal with conflict?

Being a manager is no easy task. It requires managing a team of workers and the confidence and fortitude to handle difficult situations. Without the ability to confront poor performance, enforce discipline, and mediate conflicts, a manager is ill-equipped for the challenges that come with the job.

Confronting poor performance is a necessity in any organization. Poor performance can cause many issues within an organization, including decreased morale, productivity, and work quality. To ensure that such issues do not arise, managers must be able to confront and address poor performance in a timely and effective manner. This requires a manager to be objective and fair in assessing an employee's performance and to provide clear expectations and consequences if those expectations are not met.

Enforcing discipline is also an essential aspect of management. Effective discipline helps to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and those workplace standards are maintained. Managers must be consistent and firm when enforcing discipline, which helps maintain order and productivity. Additionally, managers should be prepared to explain the disciplinary action that is taken and its importance in maintaining a healthy work environment.

Finally, mediating workplace conflicts is an integral part of management. Workplace conflicts can arise from various sources, such as personality clashes, misunderstandings, and disagreements. It is essential for managers to be able to mediate these conflicts constructively to ensure that both parties are heard and that constructive solutions are reached. Managers are also expected to use their knowledge and expertise to help facilitate the resolution of these conflicts and to ensure that the conflict does not escalate.

Do you prefer to work alone rather than with others?

Management requires interaction with others because it is a team effort. Management is ultimately responsible for the team's success, and it is the manager's job to ensure that the team works together to achieve the desired results. The manager must effectively communicate their expectations to their team, motivate them to work hard, and stay committed to the task. This requires interpersonal skills, such as negotiation, problem-solving, and active listening.

Additionally, a management role requires the ability to work collaboratively. The manager must be able to coordinate the efforts of the entire team while also keeping everyone on the same page and working together to achieve the desired outcome. This requires understanding how different individuals interact with one another and how to leverage their strengths and weaknesses. The manager must also foster an environment of trust and open communication so that everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and working together.

Finally, a management role requires an understanding of the big picture. The manager must be able to think strategically and plan for the future of the organization. This means being able to analyze the current situation and make decisions that are in the best interest of the organization as a whole. A successful manager must be able to take the initiative and manage resources effectively while also ensuring that their team is working together to reach the desired goals.

A management position requires significant interaction with others and a collaborative effort. The manager must communicate their expectations to the team, coordinate their efforts, and think strategically. Without these skills, the team will not be able to reach its full potential and the organization will struggle to reach its desired goals.

Are you able to deal with gossip?

Becoming a manager elevates you to a new level in the office. You can spend as much time as you like with your previous officemates, but you are no longer one of them. People will regard you differently and criticize and disparage you only because you have been promoted to manager. If you become agitated when others speak negatively of you and find it difficult to move on, you shouldn't take the manager's position.

If you have considered the abovementioned concerns and still desire to be a manager, assess the