Imagine you've just been promoted into management for the first time. Congratulations! But wait!
Your supervisor's boss immediately says, "Don't worry. I'm sure you will fit into your supervisor's shoes well. But if you don't, we will find somebody who can!"
This nightmarish scenario occurs more often in American corporations than you realize. This book explains how to survive and thrive in the no-win scenario when you are thrust into a leadership role and provided no training or support.
If you are good at your job and recognized as an expert, you may one day find yourself in a challenging situation like Theo's. The hero of this fable, Theo is a technical expert, but overnight, he finds himself leading a team of twenty-five and is clueless how to manage people. The only way he can retain his lucrative paycheck and dignity is to improve his Emotional Intelligence. He often feels scared, raw, and hopeless. Despite many setbacks, he learns empathy through the caring guidance of his leadership-savvy mentors and coaches.
Developing a future leader is crucial so they can quickly become capable, competent, and confident. The growth process consists of four steps:
- Identify leaders
- Train them
- Mentor them
- Instill Mastery in them.
This intentional nurturing transforms a technical expert into a capable leader in three years or less!
Follow Theo's 18-month transformation from clueless to confident. You will find yourself learning and growing alongside him. And you get to celebrate his
growth, success, and satisfaction.