Being a manager is one of the most challenging roles a person can take on in their professional life. When done extremely well, it catapults a person into career success and unlocks a team’s full potential. Yet, few people are provided with real training, coaching, or tools on how to manage well. In this book, James Potter and Mike Kavanagh dissect every aspect of becoming a top-tier manager and distill it into practical tools and techniques—perfect for brand new and experienced managers alike. Clear, insightful, and eminently approachable, The Successful Manager is like sitting down for a cup of coffee with a world-class mentor who offers you the keys to mastering the art and science of successful management. The Successful Manager is a practical guide packed with everyday examples and transformative insights, including: What are the characteristics of great managers and how you can get there - How to set goals and give reviews - How to prioritize your time and delegate effectively - How to effectively coach and give feedback - How to motivate and inspire your team - How to build trust with your team members even when the team is remote - How to handle tough situations as a manager and manage through a crisis Download the first three chapters for free at thesuccessfulmanager.com "This guide is an enlightening read...the book covers the tedious process of becoming a great manager and the strategies that should be employed towards achieving this goal." - Onlinebookclub.org "I've trained, coached and mentored hundreds of first-time managers who've gone on to become great managers and leaders. I know what it takes to develop a great manager. James and Mike have done a superb job capturing what you need to know and do on the path to being great at managing and leading others. This is the book I always wish I had to give to the first-time managers I've had the honor to develop." - Vice President Training at HubSpot "With an approachable style and relatable real-world examples, the author effectively share the formula for developing strong and successful managers and leaders. Immediately usable, it is the book every soon-to-be manager should read to prepare, also serving as a great reminder for both up-and-coming and even seasoned leaders of how to remain an effective manager of others." - Director of HR at Blue Ridge Partners "The single greatest indicator of an organization's health, profitability, and success is the effectiveness of its talent at every level. At the same time, the most significant missed opportunity in most companies today is not giving people the tools and training necessary to make the leap from individual contributors to managers, or to support managers' ongoing leadership development. James Potter offers a thoughtful, practical, and solutions-based framework to help close that gap, facilitating the process for both new and seasoned managers alike to become expert T.E.A.C.H.E.R.s, build and manage high performing teams, and continuously evolve as leaders. A must-read for anyone interested in leveling up their own game-- or, in transforming an entire organization." - Head of Talent at North Equity "As I was ramping up to become an Engagement Manager, I needed some frameworks and guidance on how to develop my own management style. The concepts in this book were super clear, super practical, and super applicable to the day-to-day challenges of consulting. Having transitioned to corporate world, I still find the concepts and frameworks relevant and useful." - Senior Risk Manager AllState About the Author James Potter is the Chief Commercial Officer at Dunes Point Capital. In his prior role, Mr. Potter was the Senior Managing Director and Global Practice Leader at Blue Ridge Partners, a global management consulting firm that focuses exclusively on accelerating profitable revenue growth. Mr. Potter has helped over 100 organizations and their leadership teams unlock growth by crafting new growth strategies, developing offer and go-to-market innovation capabilities, designing new commercial effectiveness systems, and coaching management teams to think through their most complex problems. The measure of Mr. Potter's success is not pretty PowerPoint presentations or 2x2 frameworks, but the results he drives on his clients' and their organizations. Mr. Potter also founded 2 software companies that were acquired and has worked in public organizations such as General Electric and NBCUniversal. Download the first 3 chapters for free at thesuccessfulmanager.com "I've trained, coached and mentored hundreds offirst-time managers who've gone on to become great managers and leaders. I knowwhat it takes to develop a great manager. James and Mike have done a superb jobcapturing what you need to know and do on the path to being great at managingand leading others. This is the book I always wish I had to give to thefirst-time managers I've had the honor to develop." VP Training & Enable