MOST NEW MANAGERS DON'T FAIL BECAUSE THEY DON'T CARE. THEY FAIL BECAUSE THEY'RE TOO COMPASSIONATE OR TOO COMMANDING. In COMPASSION And COMMAND , Bill Ault hands you the playbook to find the balance that works. If you're a new manager or even a seasoned one still figuring it out, this book shows you how to build a management style that commands respect and keeps your humanity intact. No fluff. No jargon. Just clear strategies, honest insights, and proven tools from someone who's been there: on the ground as a manager, in the trenches as a CEO, and now as a coach helping others thrive. You'll discover how to develop your authentic management persona, manage performance, and lead a team without burning out or becoming the type of boss you hated.

And whether you're naturally too nice or a bit tough, you'll learn how to lead with heart and backbone. You'll tackle your biggest challenges with empathy and authority: confrontation, decision-making, managing problem people, and even letting folks go with confidence and care. If your promotion came without an instruction manual, then COMPASSION And COMMAND is your real-world guide to doing the job and doing it well.