{"product_id":"9780062835994_you-cant-know-it-all","title":"You Can't Know It All","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s organizations are packed full of experts in every area from marketing to risk to sales to IT. Many of these people are also leaders, heading teams or large departments. They are followed because they know more than the rest of their group. They are followed because of their credibility as experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe toughest transition in business comes when expert leaders are asked to move beyond their expertise and lead a less homogenous group. Suddenly, experts face a new set of problems. They struggle to gain basic competence in dozens of areas without having to become the expert in every aspect. In Wanda Wallace’s experience, this move—from expert leader to a broader kind of authority—requires a new mindset about how to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWallace explains what few people understand—how to add value as a leader when you’re dealing with an ever growing set of responsibilities over which you have little detailed knowledge. The work you do and the way you interact with people must also change. Managing now requires a light touch and a different approach to delegation. Above all, managing is about recognizing that while you may not do all the work of your team, you must enable the team to do the work. In this world, trust becomes essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn You Can’t Know It All, Wallace presents the coaching model she has developed to address the challenges of this transition. She offers strategies for individuals to navigate their new roles and learn to combine their expertise with their leadership responsibilities. She gives essential advice on the fundamental change in mind-set that this requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis invaluable handbook offers novice and experienced managers alike insights into their own careers, explains why their star performers may suddenly be floundering, and provides essential tools for guiding development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on years of executive coaching, this book reveals the new rules for leading when you’re no longer the expert:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Expert Leader Trap:\u003c\/b\u003e Understand why the very expertise that got you promoted can become the biggest obstacle to your success, and learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that cause star performers to stall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpanning Leadership:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the art of adding value through breadth, not just depth. Learn to guide teams, set strategic priorities, and make an impact across functions you don’t fully understand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA New Approach to Delegation:\u003c\/b\u003e Move beyond micromanagement and learn to empower your team. Discover how to delegate effectively to build trust, foster ownership, and free yourself up for higher-level strategic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Leadership Mindset Shift:\u003c\/b\u003e Adopt the essential mindset shift required to lead, not just manage. Wallace provides a proven coaching model to help you transition from being the “doer” to enabling the work of others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWomen in Leadership:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the unique challenges women face when moving out of expert roles and gain specific strategies to navigate the transition into broader, more influential leadership positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wanda T. Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922116497557,"sku":"9780062835994","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062835994_833ba3bd-8d8a-4476-bdfd-a18fad258f0c.jpg?v=1776889928","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062835994_you-cant-know-it-all","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}