' In a world full of leadership advice this book gives new managers what they actually
need: practical tools clarity of vision and the courage to lead their own way.' - David
Ponzo Louis Vuitton Chief Commercial Officer ' This book is the perfect starting point
for new managers... A thoughtful motivating guide that helps you move from ' I don' t
know what I don' t know' to a place of curiosity clarity and growth. Highly
recommended.' - Max Braverman Managing Director at Google Middle East and Northern Africa
' While reading this book I couldn' t help but wish I had come across it 20 years ago...
This book not only helps avoid the common pitfalls of early leadership but also inspires a
more conscious thoughtful path into management. It' s a truly timely and much-needed
guide.' - Evgeniya Brodskaya Director of Ecosystem at Google So you' ve got the
title - now what? Becoming a manager doesn' t come with a user manual -most people are
left improvising their way through the role without any real training or support. Whether
you' re leading a team for the first time or still feel like an imposter in a job you' ve
held for a while this book is your practical compassionate companion. Author leadership
coach and former Google director Maria Duthoit breaks the journey into five clear missions that
cut through the noise. You' ll learn how to shift from expert to people leader tackle
difficult conversations with confidence coach and grow your team hire and fire wisely and
navigate the bigger picture - from managing upwards to office politics. Most of all you' ll
be encouraged to find your own style instead of copying others or trying to ' get it
right' . This isn' t another list of best practices. It' s a thoughtful funny and
deeply human guide to making sense of leadership on your own terms - and actually enjoying the
journey. ' This book is a brilliant guide for your first steps into management - honest
practical and written with warmth and a light touch... Grounded in real human dynamics and
refreshingly free of generic leadership advice it offers the clarity tools and support I
wish every new manager had.' - Anastasia Mikhalina Global Talent Acquisition Director at
L' Oreal ' A practical playbook for new leaders. From ' setting OKRs' to '
addressing limiting beliefs' powerful frameworks that I personally discovered first hand
at Google and Meta over the years are re-introduced. And rightly so! Highly recommended.' -
Clement Schvartz Country Managing Director Europe Board Member at Pinterest The ' Work
Smarter' series provides shortcuts tips and life-hacks for the development of essential
business skills. The books bring together accomplished industry experts who have learned their
trades at the coalface. They teach the skills ambitious businesspeople need in order to tip the
playing field in their favour. It is the pirate equivalent of business advice the antidote to
conventional wisdom ' smarter' practice over ' best practice' .
