“The New Manager Playbook is an essential guide that empowers new leaders to navigate the exhilarating yet daunting transition into management. As the founder of Drybar, I understand the challenges firsthand, and Lia’s journey offers invaluable insights drawn from her decade of experience at companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google. This book feels like a heart-to-heart with a mentor, helping you build trust, master conflict resolution, and forge deep connections with your team. Emphasizing the human side of leadership, it provides practical strategies to create a thriving environment for all. Lia is a thoughtful leader, and this book is a blessing to our world—get ready to dive in and transform your approach to management!”

“The New Manager Playbook is an insightful guide to help provide new managers with the tools they need to excel. Garvin’s approach is both encouraging and realistic, empowering the reader to navigate the challenges of management. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, real-world examples, and actionable advice, Garvin breaks down essential skills such as setting expectations, giving feedback, delegating effectively, and fostering accountability. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on building trust and fostering genuine relationships within a team...Overall, 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.”

"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. This book provides practical advice on empowering teams to navigate complex situations and to deliver success together."

“Garvin's insights from her years in team operations at top tech companies make this book an invaluable resource for new managers. Her strategies for building resilient, high-performing teams are both practical and forward-thinking. This playbook is recommended reading for anyone looking to excel in a leadership role.”

"Lia Garvin's decade of experience at tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google shines through in this essential guide for new managers. Her practical strategies for building trust, resolving conflicts, and motivating teams are invaluable, and I've personally seen her apply these strategies with great success. The New Manager Playbook is a must-read for anyone stepping into a leadership role."

“Being a new manager can be one of the most overwhelming times in your career, and most of us were initially thrown into it with barely any tools in our toolboxes. You want to do your best but it takes time to learn the balance of delegating more and micromanaging less for the growth of your team. The New Manager Playbook is the guide that any new manager needs to not only feel confident managing their team, but in doing the necessary steps to supporting their team in reaching their full potential. It is a fun read, full of practical and actionable tools that will help any new manager go from good to great.”

“Management is often something that happens to you, not something you plan for or choose – at least it was in my case. I wish I'd had something like The New Manager Playbook back then. It's a reliable companion that offers expert guidance, relatable examples, and proven strategies to help you lead with empathy, set clear expectations, and achieve outstanding results.”