Description
Overview
The transition from individual contributor to manager is one of the most challenging shifts in a professional career. New managers are suddenly responsible for leading people, giving feedback, setting priorities, and driving results—often without formal training or preparation. Without the right skills and mindset, this transition can feel overwhelming and impact both confidence and performance.
This practical webinar helps new and emerging managers successfully navigate the leap to management. Participants will learn the essential skills, behaviors, and leadership mindset required to move from “doing the work” to leading others effectively.
Why you should attend
Many new managers struggle not because they lack technical expertise—but because managing people requires a completely different skill set. This session provides a clear roadmap for success in your first leadership role.
By attending, you will learn how to:
- Shift from individual contributor to people leader
- Build credibility and confidence as a new manager
- Set clear expectations and priorities for your team
- Communicate effectively and give feedback
- Manage performance while maintaining positive relationships
Who will benefit
This webinar is ideal for:
- New and First-Time Managers
- Recently Promoted Team Leaders and Supervisors
- High-Potential Employees Preparing for Leadership
- Technical Experts Transitioning into Management
- HR and Learning & Development Professionals supporting new leaders
Areas covered
- Understanding the mindset shift from doer to leader
- Common challenges new managers face—and how to overcome them
- Establishing credibility and trust early
- Setting expectations, roles, and boundaries
- Communicating as a manager: clarity, consistency, and confidence
- Giving feedback and coaching for performance
- Managing former peers and navigating relationships
- Delegating effectively without micromanaging
- Avoiding common mistakes that derail new managers.
Meet your speaker
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson, CSP is the co-author of two top-selling books: Absolute Honesty: Building A Corporate Culture That Values Straight Talk And Rewards Integrity and Generations Inc. – From Boomers To Linksters – Managing The Friction Between Generations At Work. He’s also written for Huffington Post and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review. He has been interviewed on CNN. Larry has written more than 200 published articles on the topic of improving organizational culture.
An in-demand speaker and organization culture expert, Larry has delivered more than 2000 paid presentations for association conferences, corporations, and government organizations including Texas Apartment Association, American Bus Association, SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management), National Apartment Association, American Health Care Association, Harley-Davidson, Southwest Airlines, Westinghouse and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
He’s also presented more than 300 webinars for his own clients and for various webinar companies. Larry’s Education & Designation
• M.A. Counseling Psychology – Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ
• B.A. Education – Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
• CSP – Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association
Larry’s Experience
• 4 years in health care management
• 7 years as a training manager in government and the private sector
• 35 years as president of his own training and consulting firm
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