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From Boss to Coach | Manager Playbook

Go From Boss to Coach—Help New Managers Lead With Confidence

Make the shift from managing tasks to coaching people.

This practical playbook helps new and emerging managers become confident leaders who inspire trust, boost performance, and build stronger teams.

Developed by leadership experts, From Boss to Coach breaks down exactly what it takes to go beyond delegation—and start coaching in a way that drives real impact.

👇 Download the Playbook for New Managers

Whether you’re supporting a first-time manager or looking to scale modern leadership behaviors across your organization, this guide gives you chapter-by-chapter insights you can use immediately.

Equip Your Managers To:

✅ Understand the key differences between bosses and coaches

✅ Apply practical, real-world management techniques starting day one

✅ Navigate tricky communication challenges with clarity and empathy

✅ Empower teams through feedback, trust, and accountability

✅ Build a leadership style that develops people—not just processes

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Meet our experts

Dr. Scott Dust with a light blue square behind him

dr. Scott Dust

Cloverleaf Chief Research Officer, Management Professor at University of Cincinnati, and Ph.D in Organizational Behavior.

Stephanie Licata with a light blue square behind her

Stephanie Licata

M.A., A.C.C., Cloverleaf Coaching Strategist, Senior Coaching & Strategic Business Growth Professional.

Darrin Murriner with a light blue square behind him

Darrin Murriner

CEO and Cofounder of Cloverleaf and author of “Corporate Bravery”.

Preview: New manager coaching tips

Get a sneak peek at actionable coaching strategies featured in the playbook—short videos designed to reinforce key lessons and help managers lead with intention.

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