Half of all new leaders fail within their first twenty-four months.

When leaders step into new leadership positions, the rules change overnight. Hidden forces begin to work against them, and they are unprepared for the subtle realities that can make or break their success.
Whether you're leading for the first time, stepping into a higher role, or recovering from a setback, author Jim Carling offers navigation for you to build the relationships, credibility, and influence that will create a lasting impact.

Navigating Leadership provides proven frameworks and tools to:Conquer the three invisible forces that capsize leaders around month nine
Build strategic relationships that open doors, and keep them open
Execute with credibility when everyone's watching and the pressure is high
Broaden your influence even without the formal authority or perfect conditions
Practice self-awareness techniques to keep you authentic and effective

This edition includes "Bonus Content: "The New Leader's Survival Guide" with twenty tactics, many published here for the first time, that work in real organizations with real people.

Leadership success isn't based on luck. It's a result of intentional choices and actions to create a lasting impact in your leadership role.

JIM CARLING has spent 25 years helping over 2,500 leaders navigate career-defining moments. He founded Leadership Reflections after seeing invisible forces capsize talented leaders. Now he shares his proven guidance and tools to help leaders succeed.