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Bob Selden Books

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Bob Selden is an Australian management consultant, trainer, and author specializing in leadership development and organizational behavior. He has extensive experience coaching managers and executives across various industries worldwide.

Known for: What to Do When You Become the Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers

Books by Bob Selden

What to Do When You Become the Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers

What to Do When You Become the Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers

leadership·10 min read

This practical management guide helps new supervisors and managers transition effectively into leadership roles. It provides actionable advice on communication, motivation, delegation, and performance management, offering real-world examples and tools to build confidence and competence as a leader.

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Understanding the New Managerial Role

Becoming a manager is not an extension of your previous job; it’s an entirely different role. The transition demands a change in mindset—from achieving through your own effort to achieving through the performance of others. Many new managers stumble because they try to continue doing the technical w...

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Building Credibility and Trust

When you first become a manager—especially over people who were recently your peers—credibility is both fragile and vital. Authority may be given to you by the organization, but trust must be earned by your behavior. In my years of coaching new leaders, I’ve seen that every decision, every tone of v...

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About Bob Selden

Bob Selden is an Australian management consultant, trainer, and author specializing in leadership development and organizational behavior. He has extensive experience coaching managers and executives across various industries worldwide.

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