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As most of you know, one of the most prominent themes on Driven Leaders focuses around developing and enhancing the skills the necessary to become a successful leader. Making the transition from individual contributor to team leader is a challenging one and in many cases can be a career defining moment. Shortly after writing a post entitled “So You’ve Just Become a Manager”, author Nick McCormick contacted me to send over a copy of his book, Lead Well and Prosper: 15 Strategies for Becoming a Good Manager.

Upon finishing it, Nick’s book quickly made it to my recommended reading list for aspiring managers. In just under 100 pages, McCormick explains each of his 15 strategies in an easy to follow and concise manner. Every chapter begins with real-world antidotes, and concludes with a list of “Do’s and Don’ts,” as well as action steps providing direction to getting off on the right foot.

lead well and prosper list Common Sense Leadership for New Managers Upon reading it may seem that many of his suggestions are somewhat common sense, yet as many managers can attest to, common sense approaches often get lost in the shuffle amidst a transition. While many of his ideas may seem rudimentary to those in long standing leadership positions, I found this to be an excellent guide for Gen-Yer’s taking this next step forward in their career. Being that it’s a quick read, the book has already made it off of my bookshelf a few times, serving as an excellent refresher in the short term and one that can be used for years to come. You can pick up a copy at Amazon.com.