{"product_id":"no-one-trains-you-to-colin-j-carpenter-9798250197014","title":"No One Trains You to Be a Manager: A Practical Guide for First-Time Managers to Succeed Early","description":"\u003cb\u003eBecoming a manager for the first time is one of the hardest career transitions - and most people receive little or no training.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou were promoted because you were capable and reliable. But suddenly the work feels different. You're managing people for the first time, making decisions with incomplete information, and wondering whether you're doing it right. You want to lead well without micromanaging, support your team without burning out, and build confidence in your new role.\u003cbr\u003eIf this sounds familiar, you're not failing. You're transitioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo One Trains You to Be a Manager\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, experience-based guide for first-time managers, new supervisors, and recently promoted professionals learning how to manage people and succeed early.\u003cbr\u003eIn this new manager guide, you'll learn how to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition from individual contributor to effective manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage employees and set clear expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun productive one-on-one meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive feedback that improves performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress underperformance early and fairly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle difficult conversations with clarity and calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage your time, energy, and decisions as a manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild confidence without pretending to have all the answers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWritten in a calm, grounded voice, this book focuses on real-world management skills rather than abstract leadership theory. It's designed for managers who want practical guidance they can apply immediately. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you've just been promoted, are managing people for the first time, or want a clear roadmap for becoming a confident manager, this book will help you build strong teams and succeed in your role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colin J. Carpenter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250197014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Colin J. Carpenter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997514969343,"sku":"9798250197014","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/no-one-trains-you-to-colin-j-carpenter-9798250197014","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}