{"id":55,"date":"2018-10-31T03:45:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T03:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/107.170.231.162\/2018\/10\/31\/11-must-read-books-for-new-managers\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T02:18:08","slug":"11-must-read-books-for-new-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/10\/31\/11-must-read-books-for-new-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"11 must-read books for new managers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-to-the-whole-manager-thing-get-your-feet-wet-by-checking-out-these-11-most-recommended-leadership-books\">New to the whole \u201cmanager\u201d thing? Get your feet wet by checking out these 11 most recommended leadership books.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.knowyourteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/25a1b-17w8bfcw_bz6y-dhyc_smaw.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations on your role as a new manager! You\u2019re likely feeling 80% excited\u2026 and 20% terrified. That\u2019s completely normal&nbsp;\ud83d\ude42 Becoming a first-time manager is intimidating. You\u2019re about to start flexing skills you might never have had to use before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folks who were once your peers are now reporting to you. You\u2019re now included in more high-level leadership meetings. Your entire focus in what you do has shifted, too: Your ultimate responsibility is no longer to just get your <em>own<\/em> work done. It\u2019s to ensure the success of your <em>team\u2019s<\/em> work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you start getting into the mindset of a <a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2017\/12\/01\/the-10-qualities-of-a-true-leader\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=11-must-read-books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good manager<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked almost 1,000 leaders in our online community in <a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=11-must-read-books\">Canopy<\/a> for managers, what helped them transition into their first managerial role and the majority of them said <strong>reading<\/strong> has helped guide them into the leader they are today. Here are the top 11 must-read books that have helped them become better managers and leaders for their teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Managing-Oneself-Harvard-Business-Classics\/dp\/142212312X\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Managing-Oneself-Harvard-Business-Classics\/dp\/142212312X\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Managing Oneself<\/a>, by Peter Drucker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck\/dp\/0345472322\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck\/dp\/0345472322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mindset: Changing The Way You Think To Fulfill Your Potential<\/a>, by Carol Dweck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove\/dp\/0679762884\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove\/dp\/0679762884\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">High Output Management<\/a>, by Andrew Grove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates\/dp\/1594484805\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates\/dp\/1594484805\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drive<\/a>, by Daniel H. Pink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity\/dp\/1250103509\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity\/dp\/1250103509\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radical Candor<\/a>, by Kim Scott<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peopleware-Productive-Projects-Teams-3rd\/dp\/0321934113\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peopleware-Productive-Projects-Teams-3rd\/dp\/0321934113\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peopleware<\/a>, by Tom DeMarco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth\/dp\/1491973897\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth\/dp\/1491973897\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Manager\u2019s Path<\/a>, by Camille Fournier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People\/dp\/0671027034\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People\/dp\/0671027034\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/a> by Dale Carnegie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/New-One-Minute-Manager\/dp\/0062367544\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/New-One-Minute-Manager\/dp\/0062367544\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The New One Minute Manager<\/a>, by Ken Blanchard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google\u2019s <a data-href=\"https:\/\/rework.withgoogle.com\/guides\/\" href=\"https:\/\/rework.withgoogle.com\/guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Re:Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unintuitive Things I\u2019ve Learned about Management: <a data-href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/the-year-of-the-looking-glass\/unintuitive-things-i-ve-learned-about-management-f2c42d68604b?__s=4xppvhmnjhaqdaz4fzyu\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/the-year-of-the-looking-glass\/unintuitive-things-i-ve-learned-about-management-f2c42d68604b?__s=4xppvhmnjhaqdaz4fzyu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part 1<\/a> and <a data-href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/the-year-of-the-looking-glass\/unintuitive-things-i-ve-learned-about-management-part-2-7c22fc9d87ed?__s=4xppvhmnjhaqdaz4fzyu\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/the-year-of-the-looking-glass\/unintuitive-things-i-ve-learned-about-management-part-2-7c22fc9d87ed?__s=4xppvhmnjhaqdaz4fzyu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part 2<\/a>, by Julie Zhuo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Big caveat here, though: Becoming a good leader requires much more than just reading books. Much of what you\u2019ll learn is through <em>experience<\/em>: Trial and error, talking to your own team, and talking to other leaders who\u2019ve been in your shoes before. Books are merely a primer to give you a foundation for what it takes to be a good manager. These 11 books are a good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udcaaLooking for more guidance as a new manager? You&#8217;ll want to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2017\/12\/01\/the-10-qualities-of-a-true-leader\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=11-must-read-books\">Canopy<\/a> \u2013 our software helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/m\/training_modules\/4-how-to-hold-effective-1-1-meetings?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=11-must-read-books\">run better one-on-one meetings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/m\/training_modules\/3-building-trust-in-a-team?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=11-must-read-books\">get automatic team status updates<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourteam.com\/m\/features\/social_questions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta\">build team rapport<\/a> \u2013 all in one place. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"newsletter-post-form-container\">\n  <h3>Never miss a post \u2013&nbsp;get our latest leadership insights, as they&#8217;re released&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.canopy.is\/embed\" width=\"850\" height=\"150\" style=\"border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<br\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"crp-list-title\">You might also enjoy reading&#8230;<\/h3><ul class=\"crp-list\"><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-above crp-list-item-has-image\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/05\/11\/how-do-you-train-new-managers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" style=\"max-width: 50px; height: auto;\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/002c4-1ojt_tz0lip9ejdrbwqxw6a-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-50x50 size-50x50 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/05\/11\/how-do-you-train-new-managers\/\">How do you train new managers?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-above crp-list-item-has-image\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/03\/01\/the-power-of-the-pen-6-excellent-books-on-leadership-development\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" style=\"max-width: 50px; height: auto;\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/e4c60-1_mp-pxdflbmjmqi_egei6w-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-50x50 size-50x50 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/03\/01\/the-power-of-the-pen-6-excellent-books-on-leadership-development\/\">The Power of the Pen: 6 excellent books on leadership development<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-above crp-list-item-has-image\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/09\/20\/what-ive-been-reading-lately-6-books-for-managers-i-recommend\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" style=\"max-width: 50px; height: auto;\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5de38-1qwold2rdcdyast87fiohva-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-50x50 size-50x50 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/09\/20\/what-ive-been-reading-lately-6-books-for-managers-i-recommend\/\">What I\u2019ve been reading lately: 6 books for managers I recommend<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-above crp-list-item-has-image\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/06\/06\/what-to-do-and-not-do-during-your-first-2-weeks-as-a-new-manager\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" style=\"max-width: 50px; height: auto;\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/d5b1e-1438pzro-dmig_krjwqx9bg-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-50x50 size-50x50 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.is\/blog\/2018\/06\/06\/what-to-do-and-not-do-during-your-first-2-weeks-as-a-new-manager\/\">What to do (and not do) during your first 2 weeks as a new manager<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/knowyourteam.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_content=footer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2516\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/knowyourteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CleanShot-2023-02-09-at-19.36.32@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7971\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New to the whole \u201cmanager\u201d thing? Get your feet wet by checking out these 11 most recommended leadership books. Congratulations on your role as a new manager! You\u2019re likely feeling 80% excited\u2026 and 20% terrified. That\u2019s completely normal&nbsp;\ud83d\ude42 Becoming a first-time manager is intimidating. 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