Brian BurnsLeadership is no ordinary ride. It's a journey filled with exhilarating highs, heart-stopping challenges, and moments that demand both courage and compassion. For anyone stepping into a leadership role, especially for the first time, it can feel likea rollercoaster-unpredictable, intense, and transformative.The author of this guide knows this journey well. With over 30 years of experience in the contact center industry, they have walked in your shoes-starting as a front-line agent, navigating the intricacies of new hire and leadership training, and mastering the art of Quality Assurance and sales. From these roots, they climbed the leadership ladder, facing and overcoming the very challenges you may now encounter. Beyond the contact center, they've also honed their leadership skills in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of the fast-food industry, adding valuable cross-industry insights to their toolkit.Through decades of firsthand experience, the author has witnessed how leadership decisions directly impact employee morale, motivation, attrition, and performance. They've learned that effective leadership is not just about hitting targets or solving immediate problems; it's about creating a culture where teams thrive, individuals grow, and businesses succeed.This book is a culmination of those lessons-a practical, honest, and inspiring guide for new leaders eager to make a difference without losing their team in the process. It is designed to navigate you through the challenges of managing metrics without becoming consumed by them, fostering trust while maintaining authority, and motivating teams even in the face of adversity. Read More Read Less