The transition from individual contributor to supervisor represents one of the most challenging career moves professionals face, yet most organizations provide little to no leadership training for new managers. A new book, 'Leading From Day One: The Essential Guide for New Supervisors,' aims to address this critical gap with immediately applicable strategies based on real-world experience managing diverse teams across cultures and industries.
Author Jeff Ogren, whose international career spans military service, diplomacy, and Peace Corps experience across eight countries, developed the book based on his work as Deputy Director of Management Training at the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center. 'New supervisors often feel overwhelmed and underprepared,' said Ogren. 'This playbook gives them the confidence and tools they need to become respected, effective leaders from day one.'
The book provides step-by-step guidance for key challenges including building trust with former peers, setting clear expectations, handling difficult conversations, delegating effectively, and creating psychologically safe work environments. Each chapter combines research-backed principles with practical worksheets and reflection exercises that transform concepts into immediate action.
This publication matters because organizations frequently promote top performers into management roles without providing adequate training, leading to decreased team productivity, increased turnover, and failed leadership transitions. The book's practical approach could help reduce the estimated 60% of new managers who fail within their first 24 months due to insufficient preparation.
For readers in supervisory roles or those anticipating promotion, 'Leading From Day One' offers concrete solutions to common leadership challenges. For organizations, the book represents a cost-effective resource to support leadership development where formal training programs may be lacking. The international perspective makes the guidance applicable across diverse workplace cultures and industries.
'Leading From Day One: The Essential Guide for New Supervisors' (Business Expert Press, September 16, 2025) is available in book and eBook formats. For more information, visit https://www.leadfromdayone.com.
