There are as many books on leadership today as there are leaders to read them. Most of these deal with what it takes to be a leader and what poor leadership looks like (and should be avoided).  Lucky for us, Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris have authored a new book, <strong>From Bud To Boss</strong>, <em>Secrets To A Successful Transition To Remarkable Leadership</em>, launching this week.  <a href="http://www.frombudtoboss.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">frombudtoboss</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">.com/</span></a>

<strong>From Bud To Boss</strong> is not only a practical guide about transitioning into a leadership role, it’s a truly great read.

<a href="http://budtobosscommunity.com"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4600" title="From-Bud-toBoss-cover-rot-185x240-glow" src="http://leadchangegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/From-Bud-toBoss-cover-rot-185x240-glow.png" alt="" width="185" height="240" /></a>The most tenuous position to be in is the shaky new ground that you may find yourself balancing as you enter into a leadership position.  Eikenberry and Harris offer a refreshing perspective on one of the most prevalent issues for new leaders everywhere – how to successfully navigate the journey from ‘every day employee’ to ‘confident and effective leader’.

<strong>From Bud To Boss</strong> is organized into the six (6) major themes.  These themes evolved out of Eikenberry and Harris’ years of consulting, training and coaching. The common stories that kept coming forward in their careers revolved around the areas they address in this amazing book.

In order to equip readers to discover their ‘true north’ on this journey, <strong>From Bud To Boss</strong> incorporates assessments for each of the six themes and ties them back to an online community you are invited to participate in via the website. You are also given ‘Bonus Bytes’ as you experience the read that you can find on the website and offer additional tools to arm readers for their best success.

While <strong>From Bud To Boss</strong> is written in traditional book form, along with electronic support, you are encouraged to act on and put into practice each element as you forge your unique path into your leadership career. This approach is meant to allow readers sustainable lessons they can build upon.

Regardless of what type of learner you are, this experience will foster a systemic support system and information that is invaluable and necessary for transitioning, managing change, effective communication, coaching for success, collaborating through relationship building and committing to the having the courage of your convictions.

It is rare to find a resource that you have the opportunity to put into practice and tailor to your particular situation and circumstance, especially one that is written by consummate experts in the field of leadership.

Leaders may or may not be born, but leaders are definitely built and require the tools, support and experiences to ensure they leverage their own leadership strengths. As a woman who went from HR Generalist-to-Manager-to-Global Vice President of a Fortune 500 company in less than three years, I highly recommend this book.

Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris' book <a href="http://www.frombudtoboss.com/"><strong>From Bud to Boss</strong></a> launches on Tuesday, February 15th. To celebrate the ?launch, they have gathered some terrific gifts from? a number of partners. To find out about the gifts, please visit <a href="http://www.frombudtoboss.com/">http://www.frombudtoboss.com</a>.