From the course: Best Practices for New People Leaders

Be an effective leader

From the course: Best Practices for New People Leaders

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Be an effective leader

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- If you're new to management, you probably have one huge fear: that you'll fail. You probably became a manager because you excelled at your last position, so you feel confident in your technical skills and your ability to handle familiar problems. But managing people brings a whole new set of challenges. People can be unpredictable, and if you're not properly equipped, the threat of failure is very real. I want to provide you a roadmap to make your transition into people leadership easier and more exciting for you. I want you to be able to enjoy your promotion and your new career path. I'm Kirsten Blakemore. I'm a group facilitator, success coach, and consultant, and I've helped thousands of people and organizations overcome these exact challenges, conflicts, and obstacles. My expertise is moving people from overwhelmed to excited. In this course, you'll learn how to be a heart-forward manager who leads with compassion, curiosity, and integrity. You'll also get specific tips on how to lead teams remotely and how to create a cohesive and open team culture. I'll walk you through how to give difficult feedback and how to manage tough conversations. Finally, you'll learn how to manage your time as a leader and how to manage your team to ensure their success and your own. This course is a great opportunity to get prepared to flourish in your position as a new manager. If you're ready, let's go.

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