Praise for Just Promoted! “Just Promoted! provides sound strategies and tools that will help newly promoted employees hit the ground running in their new role and minimize their chances of derailment.” —Jon Peters, President, The Institute for Management Studies “A new leader does not get a second chance to make a first impression. This practical guide offers sage advice for a successful transition to a new leadership role.” —Madeline Bell, Chief Operating Officer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia “Just Promoted! provides the knowledge, tools, and resources required by organizations today to maximize their investment in newly hired and promoted leaders. A must-read for all who care about ‘leading for improvement’ and positioning leaders for success.” —Judy Schueler, Vice President, Organizational Development and Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System “Just Promoted! clearly details for the new leader potential pitfalls to avoid and strategies for success. Extremely practical, the book is straightforward and easy to use.” —Vincent A. Forlenza, President, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.) “Ed and Nila Betof team up to provide insightful analysis of those critical first months in a leadership role and will be an immense help to people who are tackling the challenge of new career roles, whether they’re taking the helm of a major corporation or attaining a management position of a small team.” —Dr. Craig D. Weidemann, Vice President for Outreach, The Pennsylvania State University
“I wish this book had been published three years ago, when I was planning my transition to The Conference Board. Just Promoted! provides practical, straightforward advice that can be immediately understood and acted upon.” —Jon Spector, CEO, The Conference Board “This book provides insight into the most crucial steps to be climbed up the leadership ladder. If you follow this advice from two of the best practitioners in the field, you can be assured of a successful and rewarding career ascension and a fulfilling and rewarding personal journey to go along with it. A must-read for anyone with ambition.” —Judith von Seldeneck, Chairman and CEO, Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson
Just A 12-Month Road Map for Success in Your New Leadership Role SECOND EDITION
EDWARD BETOF, ED.D. NILA BETOF, PH.D.
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