Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader

<p>Foreword <br>But Where to Begin? </p><p>Introduction <br>The First Promotion <br>Becoming the Learning Leader </p><p>PART I<br>LEAD YOURSELF</p><p>1 Lead Yourself on the Inside <br>The Starting Point: Self-Awareness <br>The Role of Curiosity <br>Building Your Learning Machine <br>The Cycle of Learning: The Operating Framework <br>It’s All About Mindset </p><p>2 Lead Yourself on the Outside <br>Why Self-Discipline Matters <br>What Self-Discipline Looks Like <br>Response Management <br>Your Presence Is Required <br>Managing Your Time <br>Habits: The Power of Subconscious Action <br>Win the Morning <br>Preparation: The Greatest Medicine for Fear <br>Details Matter</p><p>PART I I<br>BUILD YOUR TEAM</p><p>3 Cultivate the Culture <br>The Essence of Culture 69<br>Earning the Right to Lead<br>The Elements of Respect <br>Respect Defined <br>Trust <br>Vulnerability <br>Ownership <br>Competition as Culture <br>Perception Rules <br>Putting These Ideas into Action <br>Dealing with Resistance </p><p>4 Manage the Roster <br>The Power of Who <br>Managing the Team You Inherit <br>Hiring: What Are You Looking For? <br>Firing: When Pruning Is Required <br>The Great Performer Paradox </p><p>PART I I I<br>LEAD YOUR TEAM</p><p>5 Spread the Message <br>The Power of Story <br>How Much and How Often <br>Connection <br>Persuasion <br>How </p><p>6 Make the Grade <br>Results Matter <br>“You Have to Do All Three” <br>The Freedom of Humility <br>Managing Up </p><p>Conclusion: The Payoff <br>Acknowledgments <br>Notes <br>Index <br></p>