7,99 €
Mehr erfahren.
- Herausgeber: BookRix
- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
Starting a company is one challenge—leading people is another. Many founders succeed as individual contributors, only to stumble when they become their company’s first manager. Founder as First Manager is the practical guide to making that leap with clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.
This book walks you through the transition from doer to leader. You’ll discover how to design simple systems that reduce chaos, delegate without fear of things falling apart, and build habits that help your team grow alongside your company. You’ll also learn how to avoid common traps—like micromanagement, unclear expectations, and bottleneck decision-making—that hold back both founders and their teams.
Written for first-time managers and entrepreneurs, this book provides actionable tools, relatable examples, and confidence-boosting strategies to help you lead with impact from day one. You don’t need to become a corporate executive—you just need to lead your people well.
Das E-Book können Sie in Legimi-Apps oder einer beliebigen App lesen, die das folgende Format unterstützen:
Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
Ähnliche
Cassidy Monroe
Founder as First Manager
Copyright © 2025 by Cassidy Monroe
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.
This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.
Cassidy Monroe asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.
Cassidy Monroe has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party Internet Websites referred to in this publication and does not guarantee that any content on such Websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate.
Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book and on its cover are trade names, service marks, trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publishers and the book are not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. None of the companies referenced within the book have endorsed the book.
First edition
This book was professionally typeset on Reedsy Find out more at reedsy.com
Contents
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 1: The Change in Role: From Doer to Leader
3. Chapter 2: Understanding Leadership: What It Means to Lead
4. Chapter 3: Building Effective Communication Skills
5. Chapter 4: Designing Simple Systems to Reduce Chaos
6. Chapter 5: The Art of Delegation: Letting Go without Losing Control
7. Chapter 6: Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Micromanagement and Bottlenecks
8. Chapter 7: Setting Clear Expectations for Your Team
9. Chapter 8: Developing a Growth Mindset Within Your Team
10. Chapter 9: Leading During Times of Change and Uncertainty
11. Chapter 10: Building a Team Culture that Reflects Your Values
12. Chapter 11: Scaling Your Team Without Losing Quality
13. Chapter 12: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development
14. Chapter 13: Embracing Feedback: A Tool for Growth
15. Chapter 14: Building Your Leadership Network
16. Chapter 15: The Founder’s Journey: Balancing Leadership and Vision
17. Chapter 16: Celebrating Successes: The Key to Team Morale
18. Chapter 1: The Change in Role: From Doer to Leader
19. Chapter 2: Understanding Leadership: What It Means to Lead
20. Chapter 3: Building Effective Communication Skills
21. Chapter 4: Designing Simple Systems to Reduce Chaos
22. Chapter 5: The Art of Delegation: Letting Go without Losing Control
23. Chapter 6: Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Micromanagement and Bottlenecks
24. Chapter 7: Setting Clear Expectations for Your Team
25. Chapter 8: Developing a Growth Mindset Within Your Team
26. Chapter 9: Leading During Times of Change and Uncertainty
27. Chapter 10: Building a Team Culture that Reflects Your Values
28. Chapter 11: Scaling Your Team Without Losing Quality
29. Chapter 12: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development
30. Chapter 13: Embracing Feedback: A Tool for Growth
31. Chapter 14: Building Your Leadership Network
32. Chapter 15: The Founder’s Journey: Balancing Leadership and Vision
33. Chapter 16: Celebrating Successes: The Key to Team Morale
1
Chapter 1
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1: The Change in Role: From Doer to Leader
Understanding the Transition
Shifting Responsibilities
Maintaining Passion for Your Work
Overcoming Common Challenges
3
Chapter 2: Understanding Leadership: What It Means to Lead
The Shift in Mindset
Key Attributes of a Strong Leader
Building Trust and Respect
The Role of a Leader in Team Dynamics
4
Chapter 3: Building Effective Communication Skills
The Importance of Clear Communication
Encouraging Open Dialogue
Practicing Active Listening
Choosing the Right Communication Channels
Handling Difficult Conversations
Continuous Improvement in Communication
5
Chapter 4: Designing Simple Systems to Reduce Chaos
Understanding the Need for Systems
Building Simple Process Maps
Implementing Task Management Tools
Establishing Feedback Loops
6
Chapter 5: The Art of Delegation: Letting Go without Losing Control
Understanding Delegation: What It Really Means
The Fear of Letting Go: Overcoming Micromanagement
Effective Delegation Techniques
Monitoring Progress Without Micromanaging
The Long-Term Benefits of Delegation
7
Chapter 6: Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Micromanagement and Bottlenecks
Understanding Micromanagement
Recognizing Bottlenecks in Decision-Making
Strategies to Combat Micromanagement
Streamlining Decision-Making Processes
Building a Trusting Team Culture
Implementing Feedback Loops
8
Chapter 7: Setting Clear Expectations for Your Team
The Importance of Clear Expectations
Articulating Goals Effectively
Setting Performance Standards
Building a Culture of Feedback
The Role of Documentation
9
Chapter 8: Developing a Growth Mindset Within Your Team
Understanding Growth Mindset
Creating an Environment for Learning
Embracing Challenges and Change
Providing Constructive Feedback
Building Trust Within the Team
Encouraging Autonomy and Initiative
10
Chapter 9: Leading During Times of Change and Uncertainty
Understanding Change and Uncertainty
Communicating Effectively During Change
Supporting Team Resilience
Making Decisions Amid Change
Leading with Empathy
11
Chapter 10: Building a Team Culture that Reflects Your Values
Understanding the Importance of Team Culture
Defining Your Core Values
Encouraging Open Communication
Building a Collaborative Environment
Encouraging Accountability
Keeping Culture Alive During Growth
Celebrating Cultural Milestones
12
Chapter 11: Scaling Your Team Without Losing Quality
Understanding the Importance of Quality in Scaling
Building a Recruitment Strategy That Upholds Quality
Training and Onboarding New Hires Effectively
Delegating Tasks Without Losing Control
13
Chapter 12: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development
Understanding Leadership Growth
Setting Personal Leadership Goals
Developing Leadership Skills in Others
Cultivating a Learning Culture
Measuring Leadership Development
Embracing Change and Adaptability
14
Chapter 13: Embracing Feedback: A Tool for Growth
Understanding the Importance of Feedback
Creating a Feedback-Rich Environment
Effective Techniques for Giving Feedback
Receiving Feedback Gracefully
Building a Feedback Loop
15
Chapter 14: Building Your Leadership Network
The Importance of a Leadership Network
Identifying Potential Mentors
Networking Strategies for First-Time Managers
Building Authentic Relationships
Keeping Your Network Active
16
Chapter 15: The Founder’s Journey: Balancing Leadership and Vision
The Importance of a Clear Vision
Maintaining Consistency in Leadership
Delegating While Keeping the Vision In Mind
Cultivating a Motivated Team
Navigating Challenges as a Leader
