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The Rookie Manager is a practical guide for new managers, team leaders, and supervisors by Ashley Saddul.

This newsletter offers tips on everything from how to manage people and projects effectively, to dealing with difficult situations. It addresses common mistakes that inexperienced managers make when they’re new to the role.

It helps professionals succeed in their management or leadership role, and gives useful survival tips so they don't blow it on their first real test.

Learn how to earn trust, build credibility, and get promoted within any company.

About The Rookie Manager

  • Author: Ashley Saddul, an entrepreneur, mentor, and advisor with decades of experience in people and project management.

  • Purpose: To provide immediate, usable guidance for new managers to feel confident in their new role.

  • Key Topics: Understanding the role, managing former peers, hiring, leadership, motivation, delegation, discipline, dealing with conflict, and communication.

  • Features: Includes anecdotes and real-world advice.

About Ashley Saddul

I have over 25 years of experience leading projects and teams of all sizes — from startups to large organizations — I share practical lessons learned to help others grow and lead effectively.

I hope you’ll find The Rookie Manager valuable.

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Survival tips for new managers, leaders, and supervisors so they don't blow it on their first real test. Practical advice for earning trust, building credibility, and getting promoted within any company. None of that theoretical BS. Only real-world stuff.

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