How to Lead Teams You Didn't Hire

Lead with confidence, even when you didn't choose the team. How to Lead Teams You Didn't Hire: Six Proven Steps for Lasting Impact and Team Transformation is a practical leadership guide for managers and executives who are stepping into existing teams. Whether you're entering a new role or navigating an organizational shift, this book equips you with clear strategies to lead effectively from day one. In this leadership playbook, you will learn how to: ¿ Build trust through empathy and consistent actions ¿ Define a shared purpose that aligns the team and organization ¿ Evaluate your team using the four pillars of high performance ¿ Develop a leadership style that fits your environment and team culture ¿ Create personal communication agreements that improve collaboration ¿ Ask powerful questions to uncover team dynamics and drive results Why it works: This six-step framework is drawn from over 25 years of experience in business leadership and executive coaching. It is focused, practical, and built for real-world situations. Who it's for: Ideal for new managers, team leaders, and executives responsible for teams they did not build. This book is especially useful during leadership transitions, departmental integrations, or when managing inherited teams. This is more than a guide to managing change. It is a roadmap to building connection, clarity, and trust across your team.