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Books and journals for leaders at every stage — from your first 90 days to building a culture that outlasts you.

eBook · 2025
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eBook

Lead from Day One

How to earn trust, establish credibility, and build a team that wants to follow you — from your very first day in a leadership role.

Written for new and transitioning leaders who don't have time for 300 pages of theory, this guide delivers a step-by-step system grounded in the LeadWell Framework. Straight to the point, immediately applicable, and backed by real experience and research.

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Mindset & Motive
Set your internal foundation before anything else
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The Psychology of Trust
Why trust works — and the neuroscience behind it
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Building Trust — the Five Pillars
The behaviours your team is watching for from day one
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GAP Awareness
Know the People, Processes, and Priorities before you lead them
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The Path Ahead
How to use the LeadWell Framework going forward
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Reader reviews

What leaders say

Lead from Day One

I was a new people leader with a lot of uncertainty around what it takes to be effective. I was introduced to Lead From Day One and it was a game changer. This guide outlined a clear, concise framework that I could quickly apply. I started to notice positive changes in how I showed up — and in my team's dynamics and results.

T. Lennord
Product Manager
Lead from Day One

A concise, thoughtful, and credible read on leadership that's as applicable at home as it is at work. Its emphasis on trust and gaps is both refreshing and versatile. The 90-day playbook offers practical next steps — an engaging, thought-provoking guide worth your time.

Z. Bashah
Solutions Manager
Journal series

The Clarity Journal: Lead with Intent

A progressive 3-volume leadership journal series built on the four pillars of emotional intelligence. Each volume stands alone — together they form a complete leadership practice that grows with you.

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Volume 1 · Available now
Lead with Intent
Leading self · 6 weeks

Build core emotional intelligence through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. The workbook at the heart of the People-First Leader coaching program.

Weeks 1–2: Self-leadership foundations
Weeks 3–4: Social awareness & empathy
Weeks 5–6: Trust, courage & relationship leadership
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Volume 2 · Coming soon
The Expansion
Leading others · 6 weeks

Deepen values-based leadership, resilience, and decision-making. Moves from leading yourself to leading others — exploring blind spots, building influence, and coaching your people forward.

Where blind spots shape decisions
What resilience looks like under pressure
How influence is built without control
Reserve Vol. 2
Volume 3 · Forthcoming
The Multiplication
Leading organizations · 6 weeks

Shape culture, strengthen systems, and develop leaders who multiply leadership in others. The organizational volume — where personal mastery becomes cultural impact.

Shaping culture at scale
Strengthening systems and alignment
Developing leaders who develop leaders
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Team & bulk orders

Equip your whole team

Both the ebook and the Clarity Journal are available for bulk purchase — making them an ideal investment for organizations that want to equip newly promoted managers, onboard leaders at scale, or build a shared leadership language across their teams.

Bulk orders of 10+ copies receive special pricing. Contact us to discuss team rates and how to pair publications with the People-First Leader coaching program for maximum impact.

Enquire about bulk orders info@winningculture.ca
Bulk order benefits
Special pricing for orders of 10+ copies
Available for both the ebook and the Clarity Journal
Pair with the People-First Leader Program for a complete new manager onboarding experience
Ideal for leadership development programs, onboarding, and manager cohorts
Contact info@winningculture.ca or use the enquiry form