THE PROGRAM YOU WISH YOU HAD WHEN YOU STARTED AS A MANAGER.
Your managers were promoted because they’re capable.
But most were never given a clear playbook for leading people.
The New Manager Playbook Program equips managers with the practical systems to build trust, drive performance, and lead confidently from day one.
Built from strategies cultivated working at…
The Context
Managing Got More Complex.
The Support Didn’t Always Catch Up.
Today’s managers are expected to:
• Coach, not just direct
• Create psychological safety and accountability
• Navigate conflict and change
• Develop talent while delivering results
That’s not instinct. It’s a skillset.
After seeing company after company struggle with high turnover, lost productivity, and low motivation due to managers who were never formally trained, I decided to do something about it.
Flexible options based on the needs of your organization
Digital Program
Self-paced journey to deliver training at scale.
Digital + Live
In-person or virtual programming to deepen the learning. Typically scheduled as a kickoff, wrap, or bookending the program.
Tailored Support
Offerings for teams looking for a leadership offsite, Manager Summit, or something a little more custom.
The Solution
An engaging, comprehensive digital solution, built by someone who has been in your managers’ shoes.
The Program
The
Difference
Designed to equip managers with the skills they need to lead in today’s world.
Take a peek inside!
We’ve all done the click-through trainings teams fall asleep through. Instead, this program includes:
Videos to introduce each lesson and contextualize the content, with examples from Lia’s first-hand experience managing teams.
Audios to break down each exercise, and links to relevant episodes of Lia’s top rated Management podcast.
Practical exercises to download and complete on your own or with your team.
Pro-tips offering insights on today’s issues, like AI and automation in the workplace and navigating change.
WHEN MANAGERS HAVE A SYSTEM,
EVERYTHING CHANGES
The ROI
This isn’t remedial training, it’s leadership infrastructure. Resulting in:
Fewer escalations that slow project deadlines
Clearer accountability, facilitating faster decision making
Stronger engagement, driving higher performance
More strategic time for senior leaders to drive high impact work
Meet Lia, Your Instructor
I help organizations build managers people want to work for.
After working inside companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple, I saw a consistent pattern: high-performing employees promoted into management without a clear system for leading people.
The New Manager Playbook Program was built to close that gap with practical, modern tools managers can use immediately.
Based on the bestselling book
CHANGING THE GAME OF MANAGEMENT
Love for The New Manager Playbook
“The New Manager Playbook is an invaluable asset for first-time managers seeking to cultivate a thriving and motivated team while developing their own leadership capabilities.”
Rajan Patel, VP of Engineering, Google“As a design leader, it's crucial to guide your team through ambiguity. The New Manager Playbook offers valuable insights for all leaders, particularly emphasizing the significance of active listening to comprehend challenges and foster empathy, especially during times of change and uncertainty.”
Albert Shum, Former CVP of Design, Microsoft
“Emphasizing the human side of leadership, it provides practical strategies to create a thriving environment for all. ”
Alli Webb, Founder of DrybarTrusted By
From Fortune 100s, to homebuilders, insurance companies, agencies, and beyond, this program builds high-performing managers in any industry.
