Leading people for the first time and in need of an actionable and dependable guide? This book is for you!
New managers can’t afford to lead by trial and error. Studies have repeatedly shown that about up to 60% of new managers fail or underperform in their first two years on the job.
But you don’t have to be one of them! I’ve got you covered with my best-selling book The Confident & Competent New Manager.
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IN THIS BOOK YOU’LL DISCOVER…
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Why you need to manage your mind and why strong self-leadership is at the core of strong leadership.
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How to redefine “productivity” so that you can shift out of ‘doing’ and into ‘leading’.
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How to set clear expectations without coming across as pushy and what to do if a direct report doesn’t meet them.
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How to create accountability on your team so that you don’t have to constantly check-in and keep track of other people’s work.
ABOUT THE BOOK
This book will show you how to set yourself up for success in your first leadership role
So, you’ve found yourself in charge of a team, and while on the outside you seem strong and ready for the challenge, on the inside you might realize that there are challenges you weren’t quite expecting. You may even doubt if you’re actually ready for this new role, or worse yet, you’re criticizing yourself thinking you don’t really know what you are doing. Guess what! These doubts are completely normal and my hunch is, it’s exactly why you decided to check out this book.
The difference between where you are and where you want to be is understanding the four important mental and practical shifts you will need to make in order to succeed as a leader. In my book, I’ll share these four shifts with you and give you actionable tips, plus I’ll introduce you to the APS Method™ of leadership development so you can set yourself up to quickly rise to success and become a leader people love to work with.

Filled with actionable steps and easy-to-apply frameworks, The Confident & Competent New Manager offers a no-nonsense, eye-opening roadmap that enables you to rapidly rise to success in your first leadership role.
“A MUST-HAVE FOR FIRST TIME MANAGERS AND LEADERS – An outstanding resource! Ramona has learned this all herself first-hand years ago as a new manager – and then she’s coached hundreds of first-time leaders to success. So glad she’s now put her wisdom into a book for first-time managers.”
Marie-Jeanne
“Amazing book! Concise, organized and compelling – really well written with great tips you can use right away in your work and life.”
Anne
“A very helpful and inspiring book. The recommendations can be put into practice very well.”
Patrick
“Not only is this book written in an engaging and concise way, it also is full of actionable suggestions and relatable examples that created a real shift in my own leadership approach, especially in the way I communicate and in how much I jump in to solve problems for others when I should empower them instead. Definitely recommend this book!”
Silvano
“LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! It was so good, I’ve already read it twice!
This book is a MUST read for every new and experienced manager alike! Every new manager should read this to establish good leadership practices and experienced managers need to read this to polish away complacent habits that may have crept up over time. It’s never too late to learn new tips and tricks as well as unlearn the things that are ineffective in today’s workplace. I wish I had had this book back when I first became a leader because it truly highlights actionable steps to be an amazing leader of people, not just a manager over tasks.”
Brandy
“This book is exactly what I needed. I was able to read it within a week and I already applied a lot of the tips in the book. I definitely have a new perspective about what it means to be a good leader and I’m so glad I found this book right when I got promoted into my first leadership role.”
Helen
“I greatly enjoyed reading this book. It’s simple, actionable, and insightful at the same time. I learned a lot and I definitely recommend it to anyone who is leading people for the first time!”
Mark
About Ramona
I’m Ramona Shaw, and I’m a certified professional leadership coach, helping new and mid-level managers lead their teams (and their careers) to more success!
As a former VP at a renowned global private equity firm, I intimately know the challenges of leading teams in fast-paced environments and navigating tricky work situations. I learned many of my early leadership lessons the hard way, and wish I had a coach on my side from day one. Since then, I have devoted my career to supporting leaders just like you.
Through my coaching and training programs, I help managers get the most out of their hours at work by strengthening their leadership and communication skills, raising their confidence and resilience, and increasing their focus and overall effectiveness.
Plus, my clients rave about feeling less stressed and more fulfilled in their professional and personal lives.
Today, I’m honored and blessed to have coached and trained hundreds of leaders in fast-growing organizations including
Amazon, Asana, CVS, Dropbox, Google, Productboard, Science Exchange, Stitch Fix, Twitch, UBS, and many more.
Join the list of new leaders who understand the benefits of learning from the success of others. You can be one of them!
I can’t wait to connect with you soon!
