The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You is an essential guide for new managers or anyone stepping into a leadership role for the first time. Instead of relying on dry management theories, Julie Zhuo draws from her own experience of becoming a manager at a young age, offering practical, down-to-earth advice on what it really takes to lead a team effectively.
With warmth and clarity, Zhuo tackles the everyday challenges of management—leading with confidence even when you're unsure, giving feedback without awkwardness, building trust, managing people who may be more experienced than you, and handling difficult conversations.
What makes this book truly stand out is how relatable it feels. It’s less like reading a manual and more like having a seasoned mentor guide you through the often messy, uncertain, and rewarding journey of becoming a great manager.
