Your First Leadership Job Av Tacy M. Byham, Richard S. Wellins

<p><b>Becoming the Very Best First-Time Leader</b></p><p>Congratulations! You¿re now in charge. Perhaps it¿s your first time as a leader, or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, you¿ve begun one of the most rewarding chapters of your career. But, like many beginnings, the first few years can be challenging. Fortunately, you don¿t have to tackle this challenge on your own. <i>Your First Leadership Job</i> gives you practical advice straight from others who have walked in your shoes. Not only does it include dozens of tools to ensure your success, but it¿s also based on the authors¿ and DDI¿s extensive experience and research, which ultimately has led to the development of millions of leaders around the world. In fact, a quarter-million leaders will be developed this year alone via DDI training.</p><p><i>Your First Leadership Job</i> is divided into two sections. Part 1 introduces the concept of catalyst<i> leader</i>¿one who sparks energy, passion, and commitment in othe