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You're a New Leader: So Now What?

Darryl G. Cross

Strange isn't it. You have spent years acquiring your trade, your vocation or your profession and you're good at it. Now you're rewarded by being thrown or promoted into a leadership role for which you've had little or NO training. Seems absurd that in this day and age that we still follow such an archaic practice. This book shows how to avoid the pitfalls and traps, and instead, how to step up in the new leadership role knowing what to watch out for and what to do and how to do it.

You will discover:

  • What to do given that you're being watched
  • How you introduce yourself to your new group even if you've been part the group previously
  • How to keep a professional gap as a leader
  • What leadership is really about
  • The differences between leaders and managers
  • What the characteristics of real leadership are
  • How you know yourself as a leader
  • The role of emotional intelligence
  • How to understand human behaviour
  • How to communicate effectively
  • How to coach your team
  • The key to being assertive and delegate
  • How to deal with conflict
  • How to deal with difficult people
  • How to be organised and get things done

Book Details

  • Publisher: Crossways Consulting
  • Publish Date: Jun 30th, 2019
  • Pages: 284
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.60in - 0.84lb
  • EAN: 9780980610178
  • Categories: LeadershipApplied PsychologyMentoring & Coaching

About the Author

Cross, Darryl G.: - Dr Darryl Cross is a clinical and organisational psychologist, certified executive and personal coach, guest university lecturer as well as author, and international speaker. He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and the Institute of Managers and Leaders and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has lectured in post-graduate psychology at both Macquarie University in Sydney and the University of Queensland in Brisbane, and has been a sessional lecturer in "Leadership Dynamics" for the MBA Program at the University of South Australia and Torrens University. Dr Cross has conducted his own psychology and coaching practice for the last 35 years and is an accredited advisor to Family Business Australia. As an author, he has written a number of books as well as scores of articles and has given numerous workshops and presentations across Australia as well as in South-East Asia, the USA, Canada, Ireland and the UK.

Praise for this book

"You're a New Leader So Now What, by Dr Darryl Cross, is compulsory reading for any who are about to take on increased responsibilities. It's also a handy resource for those already in leadership. I say this because Dr Cross presents advice that is sensible, practical and very necessary. Leadership, as a skill, is in grave risk of extinction. The pantheon of leaders that have failed us is depressing. You're a New Leader So Now What will go a long way to ensuring the reader becomes a leader who is effective and respected." Dr Tim Hawkes, former Headmaster, The King's School, Paramatta; Author, Educator and Leadership Consultant, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

"You're a Leader: So Now What?is an invaluable guide for the first-time manager. It effectively covers the fundamental aspects of leadership as well as the common pitfalls that should be avoided. Dr. Cross' expertise and his passion for coaching and development give him great perspective to share with leaders at all levels." Anne Marie Infilise, President, Quadra Chemicals, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada

"I have worked with Darryl throughout my managerial career. Darryl's skilled coaching has allowed me to manage my time more effectively, delegate effectively and inspire my team daily and has assisted me to future-proof my business through effective planning. The biggest benefit that I have gained from Darryl, is an understanding of how to get the most from my people. I know this book will be a great resource to anyone who finds themselves newly appointed to a leadership or management role. Add the skill for this book to your arsenal and you will be unstoppable!" Dan Murphy, Managing Director, Galway Bay Hotel, Galway Bay, Ireland

"As a new leader, my first team was a bit like my first car; it endured a lot of confidence and not a lot of understanding and control. The book very quickly imparts understanding in the areas you need in order to be a valuable leader." Toby McDonald, ERP Project Manager, Shrieve Chemical Company, Houston, Texas, USA