From Individual Contributor to Leader
People Leadership Starts with Self-Awareness.
“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it is also that difficult”.
-Warren Bennis
New Role, Big Expectations
Most new managers are promoted based on individual performance, not leadership readiness. Without early support, they struggle to lead effectively—impacting engagement, productivity, and retention..
Research shows many new managers wait an average of 10 years before receiving formal leadership development.
The most crucial leadership stage is also the most overlooked
The transition to management is one of the most pivotal—and most neglected—moments in a leader’s career. The early years of management form the foundation of a leader’s long-term effectiveness. But most new managers are underprepared, under-supported, and overwhelmed—just when they’re expected to make their biggest impact.
The Facts
Only 28% of HR leaders say their frontline managers are prepared to lead (DDI, 2023)
60% of new managers underperform in their first two years (CEB/Gartner)
70% of employee engagement is driven by the manager (Gallup)
And on average, new leaders wait 10 years before receiving any leadership training (Zenger Folkman)
58% of new managers say they received no formal training when they became a manager (CareerBuilder)
70% of team engagement and performance is directly tied to the manager (Gallup)
From Individual Contributor to Leader
The Complete New Leader Blueprint
Start Your Leadership Journey with Clarity and Confidence
The leap from doing the work to leading the team is one of the most important—and most challenging—transitions in a career. Many new managers are promoted based on strong individual performance, but find themselves unprepared for the complexity of leading others.
At Leader Blueprints, we help new and early-stage managers navigate this shift with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
We combine two powerful tools to accelerate your leadership development:
Six Seconds Brain Profiles
Get a clear, visual snapshot of how your brain prefers to process information, make decisions, and stay motivated. You'll discover your emotional strengths and gain insight into your competencies that shape your leadership style.
Hogan Leader Focus 360
See how others experience your leadership. This reputation-based assessment reveals how your current behaviors align—or misalign—with what your team and peers need from you as a leader. It's not just feedback; it's fuel for growth.
What You’ll Gain:
Insight into your leadership style and decision-making tendencies
Clarity on how your actions impact your team
A practical development path that aligns your leadership skills with team needs