The New Manager Playbook: A Simple Guide for Leading with Ease - Softcover

Garvin, Lia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 196228073X ISBN 13: 9781962280730

Publisher: Reflek Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The Unstoppable Team comes the ultimate guide for new managers.

Becoming the leader of a team, no matter the size, is overwhelming, daunting, and downright terrifying—whether you wanted the job or had it thrust on you. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin gives you step-by-step instructions on how to become the manager that makes your team want to give their all every day. Known as the “Team Whisperer,” Lia bottles wisdom gleaned from years of experience driving team operations within some of the biggest-name companies in the world and packages it into easy-to-follow explanations and instructions. From setting intentions to building relationships to inspiring motivation, each chapter covers a specific topic essential to managing, explaining sticking points, what to do instead, and why all of this even matters in the first place.

Packed with exercises, worksheets, and more, this book will teach you how to become the best manager you can be—and make managing the easiest part of your job.

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IN THE NEW MANAGER PLAYBOOK, YOU WILL DISCOVER:

• How to encourage a wildly productive and efficient team—without fear tactics
• Why trust is the foundation of any good team and how to build it
• Why giving feedback can be so challenging and how to give it effectively
• How to resolve conflict once and for all instead of avoiding it
• How to empower your team to overcome any challenge

Take it from someone who drove team operations within Apple, Google, Bank of America, and Microsoft: Managing doesn’t have to be hard. Use the information and practices covered in this book to make your job easier, reduce burnout, and increase productivity—all at the same time. Are you ready to learn how to manage the right way? Then let’s get started!

Praise from industry leaders
"...This book provides practical advice on empowering teams to navigate complex situations and to deliver success together."
—Albert Shum, former CVP of Design, Microsoft

“Garvin's insights from her years in team operations at top tech companies make this book an invaluable resource for new managers...This playbook is recommended reading for anyone looking to excel in a leadership role.”
—Joshua To, VP of Design, Meta

"Lia Garvin's decade of experience at tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google shines through in this essential guide for new managers...The New Manager Playbook is a must-read for anyone stepping into a leadership role."
—Carla H. McIntosh, former VP of Talent Acquisition, Reddit

“...The New Manager Playbook is the guide that any new manager needs to not only feel confident managing their team, but in doing the necessary steps to supporting their team in reaching their full potential. It is a fun read, full of practical and actionable tools that will help any new manager go from good to great.”
—Shelby Rhodes, Chief of Staff to the CEO, Strava

“...I wish I'd had something like The New Manager Playbook back then. It's a reliable companion that offers expert guidance, relatable examples, and proven strategies to help you lead with empathy, set clear expectations, and achieve outstanding results.”
–Jonathan Terleski, Head of Design, YouTube

"The New Manager Playbook is an essential guide that empowers new leaders to navigate the exhilarating yet daunting transition into management... Lia is a thoughtful leader, and this book is a blessing to our world—get ready to dive in and transform your approach to management!”
—Alli Webb, Founder of Drybar

“...The New Manager Playbook is an invaluable asset for first-time managers seeking to cultivate a thriving and motivated team while developing their own leadership capabilities.”
—Rajan Patel, VP of Search, Google

Edition details

• Publisher: Reflek Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 196228073X
• ISBN 13: 9781962280730
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 206