#1 Bestseller and #1 Top New Release!

Discover the Secrets to Leading Your Team with Confidence and Ease

Grab your FREE copy of The New Manager Playbook now!

(just cover shipping)

Discover the Secrets to Leading Your Team with Confidence and Ease

Grab your FREE copy of The New Manager Playbook now! (just cover shipping)

Have you ever thought...

  • “Why does every decision still land on my plate, even though I have a team?”

  • “I don’t have time to mentor my team because I’m stuck in the weeds.”

  • “Why does leading my team feel harder than doing everything myself?”

You’re not alone. Being a manager is tough—especially when you step into the role without the tools and training you need to succeed. But here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be this way.

Why this book is a game-changer

Inside The New Manager Playbook, you’ll find practical, actionable strategies to:

  • Build trust and respect with your team—without micromanaging

  • Delegate effectively, so you can focus on what matters most

  • Empower your team to take ownership and solve problems on their own

Whether you’re a brand-new manager or just looking to upgrade your leadership skills, this book is packed with tools to help you lead with confidence and create a team that thrives.

Why this matters

Stack of books

Great leadership isn’t about solving every problem or being the smartest person in the room. It’s about inspiring your team to step up, take initiative, and deliver results.

Did you know?

  • Companies with well-trained managers see a 23% increase in profitability. (Gallup)

  • Teams with empowered leaders report 20% higher engagement. (Gallup)

Imagine having a team that runs like a well-oiled machine—without you stepping in at every turn, giving you time back to actually do your job.

Great leadership isn’t about solving every problem or being the smartest person in the room. It’s about inspiring your team to step up, take initiative, and deliver results.

Did you know?

  • Companies with well-trained managers see a 23% increase in profitability. (Gallup)

  • Teams with empowered leaders report 20% higher engagement. (Gallup)

Inside The New Manager Playbook, you will discover how to: 

Lia holding book
  • How to avoid the most common management mistakes (and what to do instead)

  • Simple tools for giving feedback that builds trust and improves performance

  • How to create a culture of accountability, ownership, and growth

GET YOUR FREE COPY OF THE NEW MANAGER PLAYBOOK TODAY

  • How to avoid the most common management mistakes (and what to do instead)

  • Simple tools for giving feedback that builds trust and improves performance

  • How to create a culture of accountability, ownership, and growth

GET YOUR FREE COPY OF THE NEW MANAGER PLAYBOOK TODAY

What industry leaders are saying about
The New Manager Playbook: 

"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. Garvin advocates for a ‘results-based relationship’ model, akin to a sports team, where mutual respect and a shared commitment to success drive performance. This approach not only encourages a healthy work dynamic but also empowers team members to take ownership of their work and contribute their best efforts. 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."

~ Rajan Patel, VP of Search, Google

“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.”

—Shelby Rhodes, Chief of Staff to the CEO, Strava

FEATURED IN

High achievers make the BEST leaders—when they learn to stop doing it all themselves.

Meet the author, Lia!

Meet the author, Lia!

After working in team operations for a decade in big tech for companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google, I started noticing patterns to what makes a team perform at their best and what makes a team fall short. 

The surprising truth is, it has nothing to do with the resources available to the company.

Instead, it has everything to do with making it easier to get work done, so people can move faster without burning out.

Once I tapped into this winning team formula, I knew I needed to get it into the hands of more businesses so I wrote The New Manager Playbook and now I’m on a mission to gift this book to as many new managers as possible.

Where would you like me to send your free copy?

ShippingWhere Should We Ship It?
Your infoComplete Order
Shipping US Only

THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. LIA GARVIN CONSULTING DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES, STATUTORY WARRANTIES, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE EXTENT YOUR JURISDICTION DOES NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES, THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL BE TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.

© 2025 Lia Garvin Consulting, All Rights Reserved