The Making of a Manager

Unsure about your role as a manager? Don't worry. Great management skills can be learned. Julie Zhuo, a prominent tech executive, shares a personal journey that began when she was unexpectedly thrust into a leadership role. At just 25, with minimal experience being led and no experience leading others, Julie suddenly found herself in charge of her colleagues. This transition brought its own set of challenges, such as making difficult hiring decisions, earning the respect of her team, and facing the tough task of dismissing a well-liked employee. Like many novice managers, she wasn’t equipped with formal training or guidance, which led to a long journey of learning on the job. Now, she is offering her insights as a guide to accelerate your path to effective leadership. In her book, Julie provides hands-on, clear advice including: - Don’t mask difficult issues from your superior; it’s more productive to seek guidance transparently and quickly.- Assess if a collaboration issue is due to personality or a need for better training before deciding to let someone go.- Avoid delivering critical feedback wrapped in excessive praise; there are more effective methods.Regardless of whether you're stepping into management for the first time, an experienced leader, or aiming for a promotion, this book serves as a crucial resource for becoming the manager you aspire to be.