In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Chris Jones, leadership coach and expert in management development, about the essential skills and strategies new managers need to succeed. Chris shares insights from his extensive experience coaching leaders at various levels, highlighting how transitioning from an individual contributor to a management role requires a new set of competencies. He explains that the skills that make someone a top performer are not the same as those needed to lead a team effectively. Instead, new managers must learn how to delegate, build trust, and implement leadership frameworks that support team success.

Key topics include the four phases of effective delegation—direct instruction, observation and feedback, act and report, and full handoff—and how moving through these phases helps team members take full ownership of their responsibilities. Chris emphasizes the importance of regular one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss recent successes, key performance metrics, project updates, and obstacles to higher performance. He also shares actionable advice on addressing performance issues promptly, building trust through consistent communication, and leading oneself by prioritizing personal growth and accountability. This episode offers practical strategies for professionals looking to improve their leadership skills, manage teams more effectively, and drive sustainable business development.

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Christopher R Jones, the founder of Authentic Leader, has over 30 years of leadership development and consultancy expertise across Fortune 500 companies in technology, associations, and HR sectors.

Christopher's passion lies in transforming new managers into authentic leaders of high-performing teams. As an established speaker, coach, and workshop facilitator. He equips new managers with practical tools, systems, and frameworks, transforming them from managers to leaders.

He has worked with clients throughout the East Coast, where he empowers management teams to foster high-performance cultures.

Christopher also offers the quarterly public program "New Leader Lab" for new managers, and he provides coaching and consultation services for leaders of management teams in their transition into a "Leader as Coach" approach.

He is the host of “The Authentic Leader Show” podcast. where he goes deep into the journey of leadership and personal effectiveness.

Christopher is from Richmond, Virginia, where he resides with his wife of 32 years, and together, they have raised three grown children.

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