The First Year Leader: Year One Playbook is a 45-page practical leadership guide designed for new and newly promoted leaders navigating their first year. 
 
Inside the playbook, you’ll find:
 
6 core leadership sections focused on the biggest first-year leadership pressure points:
Expectations
Authority
Overcorrection
Regulation
Skill Building
Endurance 
6 leadership self-reflection sections to help leaders process what they are experiencing and apply the concepts to their real work situations. 
6 action tip sections with practical next steps leaders can immediately apply in their role. 
6 supportive script/tool sections that give leaders language for real conversations like:
clarifying expectations
delegating work
setting boundaries
asking for feedback
managing pressure moments 
A full Year One Focus Plan that walks leaders through:
First 30 Days
Days 31–90
Months 4–6
Months 6–12 
A Priority Timeline Template to help leaders organize priorities and stop reacting to everything at once. 
 
Who This Playbook Is For
 
This resource is designed for:
New leaders in their first year
First time managers
Leaders recently promoted within their organization
Leaders supervising former peers
Leaders who feel pressure to prove themselves quickly
Leaders who want structure, clarity, and sustainability
 
If you are navigating the early months of leadership and wondering where to focus your time, this playbook was created for you.