Description
Develop-It-Yourself for Managers or Supervisors
A Practical Development Guide for Day-to-Day Manager Effectiveness
Develop-It-Yourself (DIY) for Managers or Supervisors is a practical, evidence-based development guide created for those who lead teams every day. Designed as a trusted, go-to resource, this guide helps managers and supervisors strengthen the behaviors that matter most—where leadership meets execution.
This guide focuses on the roles and behavior-based practices essential to effective people management, helping managers move beyond technical expertise to lead, coach, and deliver results through others.
What This Guide Delivers
Each role and practice is presented in a clear, repeatable format that supports real, on-the-job development:
- Why each role or practice matters in the work of managers and supervisors
- Observable, measurable behaviors that drive consistency and trust
- Where the practice shows up in daily management responsibilities
- Common pitfalls and consequences when skills are underdeveloped
- Brain-based insights from neuroscience to support sustainable behavior change
- A practical Tune-Up Plan with focused actions managers can apply immediately
This structure makes the guide ideal for new managers, experienced supervisors, frontline leaders, and team leads—as well as for coaching and manager development programs.
Who This Guide Is For
- Managers and supervisors leading people for the first time
- Frontline and mid-level leaders balancing results and relationships
- Team leads and project managers
- Coaches, HR, and talent professionals supporting manager effectiveness
Authored by Leaders in Leadership Science
Develop-It-Yourself for Managers or Supervisors is authored respected names in talent management and development.
Robert Eichinger
Co-founder and former CEO of Lominger International, Bob Eichinger is a pioneer in leadership competency research. He has authored 50+ books, articles, and development tools used globally in leadership and succession planning. His career includes senior leadership roles at Pillsbury and PepsiCo, where he led management and executive development initiatives. Bob holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Minnesota and currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer at TalentTelligent.
Roger Pearman
Roger Pearman is CEO of TalentTelligent® and a seasoned executive, author, and coach. He has spent decades supporting managers and leaders across government, business, and education, with a focus on leadership development, succession planning, emotional intelligence, and personality-based assessment. Roger holds an EdD in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a National Board-Certified Coach.
Kathryn Spinelli
Kathryn Spinelli is Principal of Kathryn Spinelli & Associates, a leadership and talent development consulting firm. A former senior HR and Talent Management executive, she has held leadership roles and worked as an internal and external consultant across multiple industries. Kathryn led the full HR function at Kmart following its emergence from bankruptcy and previously held senior leadership development and strategic HR roles at Oracle. She later became a Master Associate of Lominger and served as Vice President of Talent Management and Total Rewards at Herman Miller, focusing her work today on building resilient, effective leaders using research-based tools and coaching.
Why Managers and Supervisors Choose This Guide
✔ Research-backed and field-tested
✔ Practical and immediately applicable
✔ Focused on real managerial challenges
✔ Designed for continuous, self-directed development
Build stronger management habits. Lead with clarity and consistency.
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