The Making of a Manager

Stepping into your first management role and not sure where to start? Discover the essential playbook for new leaders. This guide transforms the overwhelming challenge of managing a team into a clear, actionable set of skills you can master from day one. Learn how to build trust, give feedback that actually works, and run meetings people won't dread. You'll get practical advice from a top Silicon Valley exec on everything from hiring your first employee to navigating complex team dynamics, ensuring you lead with confidence and competence.

Julie Zhuo was one of Facebook's first interns and became a VP of Product Design at age 33, leading a team of hundreds. She wrote The Making of a Manager after realizing she had to learn how to lead on the job, with no instruction manual. Having managed many teams from the ground up, she shares the hard-won, practical insights she wishes she had when she started. Her goal is to give new managers the clear guidance they need to succeed.