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Master Leadership Skills With Total Confidence

The Leadership App For First-Time Managers
The Leadership App For First-Time Managers
  • Build high-performing, motivated teams from day one
  • Handle tough conversations and earn your team's trust
  • Advance your career with practical, real-world guidance
Mike Phillips
Created byMike Phillips
Leadership coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Leadership Toolkit, helping thousands of new managers grow with confidence
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Lead with confidence from day one

This app is your practical guide to mastering leadership as a first-time manager. Learn how to build trust, motivate your team, and handle real-world challenges with clarity and confidence. Step-by-step lessons, actionable tools, and real-life scenarios help you grow into a leader who inspires results and advances your career.

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of leading 5 team meetings this month.

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Master essential leadership skills

Gain proven strategies for earning trust, communicating clearly, and motivating your team—so you can lead with impact from day one.

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Build high-performing teams

Apply practical tools to navigate tough conversations, hold others accountable, and create a culture where your team thrives together.

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Advance your career with confidence

Develop the mindset and habits of successful leaders, so you can grow your influence, earn respect, and unlock new career opportunities.

The only app you need

The world's #1 leadership coach. In your pocket.

This app guides first-time managers through every step of becoming a confident, effective leader. Each week, you'll complete practical lessons, real-world scenarios, and actionable challenges—helping you master communication, build trust, and motivate your team. The app adapts to your unique goals, provides instant feedback, and tracks your progress as you grow. It's everything you need to lead high-performing teams and advance your career, all in one place.

Master Leadership Skills With Total ConfidenceMaster Leadership Skills With Total Confidence
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Master Leadership Skills With Total Confidence

The Leadership App For First-Time Managers
The Leadership App For First-Time Managers
  • Build high-performing, motivated teams from day one
  • Handle tough conversations and earn your team's trust
  • Advance your career with practical, real-world guidance
Mike Phillips
Created byMike Phillips
Leadership coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Leadership Toolkit, helping thousands of new managers grow with confidence
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Hero image

Your coach

You’re building trust with your team, but your feedback conversations could be more impactful. Try this framework for giving clear, actionable feedback in your next 1:1.

Today's Activity

6 min • Building Trust

Continue activity
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Lead with confidence from day one

This app is your practical guide to mastering leadership as a first-time manager. Learn how to build trust, motivate your team, and handle real-world challenges with clarity and confidence. Step-by-step lessons, actionable tools, and real-life scenarios help you grow into a leader who inspires results and advances your career.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of leading 5 team meetings this month.

school

Master essential leadership skills

Gain proven strategies for earning trust, communicating clearly, and motivating your team—so you can lead with impact from day one.

groups

Build high-performing teams

Apply practical tools to navigate tough conversations, hold others accountable, and create a culture where your team thrives together.

trending_up

Advance your career with confidence

Develop the mindset and habits of successful leaders, so you can grow your influence, earn respect, and unlock new career opportunities.

The only app you need

The world's #1 leadership coach. In your pocket.

This app guides first-time managers through every step of becoming a confident, effective leader. Each week, you'll complete practical lessons, real-world scenarios, and actionable challenges—helping you master communication, build trust, and motivate your team. The app adapts to your unique goals, provides instant feedback, and tracks your progress as you grow. It's everything you need to lead high-performing teams and advance your career, all in one place.

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Morning Leadership Brief

Difficult Conversations

Today's Activity

6 min • Building Trust

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Leadership Reflection

Including everything you need to succeed:

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Leadership skill lessons for real-world management challenges

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Learn proven leadership strategies through concise, actionable lessons designed for first-time managers.

psychology

Guided scenarios to practice difficult conversations

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Work through realistic situations and scripts to build confidence handling tough team conversations.

groups

Team-building activities to foster trust and collaboration

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Access step-by-step exercises that help you strengthen relationships and create a high-performing team.

insights

Personalized progress tracking for your leadership journey

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Visualize your growth, set leadership goals, and celebrate milestones as you advance your skills.

feedback

Instant feedback on your leadership decisions

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Receive actionable insights and encouragement after each scenario, lesson, or challenge you complete.

fact_check

Weekly action plans tailored to your goals

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Get a clear, personalized roadmap each week to help you apply new skills on the job.

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Leadership toolkit with expert Q&A and best practices

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Access practical advice and proven solutions from decades of leadership experience and interviews.

self_improvement

Confidence-building exercises for new managers

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Practice mindset and self-reflection activities to boost your confidence and overcome imposter syndrome.

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Achievement badges to celebrate your leadership growth

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Earn badges for mastering key skills and completing challenges as you become a stronger leader.

Created by Mike Phillips

"After leading and coaching new managers for decades, I built the app I wish I had starting out"

Mike Phillips

Mike Phillips

Leadership coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Leadership Toolkit, helping thousands of new managers grow with confidence

For over twenty years, I’ve walked the same path that first-time managers are on right now. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to step into a leadership role for the first time—suddenly realizing that managing tasks is nothing like leading people. Early in my career, I made plenty of mistakes, faced uncertainty, and learned through trial and error what it really takes to earn trust, motivate a team, and hold others accountable.

My journey led me to build Lead The Team, where I’ve dedicated my career to helping people become stronger leaders, better communicators, and more effective managers. Through keynote speaking, leadership training, coaching, and direct management roles in sales, business development, automotive, media, and coaching, I’ve worked with leaders across many industries who all faced the same challenges: building confidence, having tough conversations, and inspiring their teams.

As the host of The Leadership Toolkit, I’ve interviewed hundreds of leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches, gathering real-world insights and best practices that go far beyond theory. My approach is always practical, encouraging, and action-oriented—because I believe leadership is about helping people grow, building relationships, and leading from the front, not just holding a title.

I created this app to be the resource I wish I’d had as a new manager. It’s designed to guide you through real situations, help you practice essential leadership skills, and give you the confidence to build high-performing teams and advance your career. My hope is that this app will empower you to take action, build your leadership mindset, and achieve results you’re proud of—one step at a time.

Follow Mike's proven process & master leadership as a first-time manager

Build trust quickly with your team
Have effective and honest tough conversations
Motivate individuals to achieve their best
Hold others accountable with confidence
Develop your own authentic leadership style
Communicate clearly and inspire action
Navigate common first-time manager challenges
Create a culture of feedback and growth
Lead meetings that drive real results
Advance your career with proven leadership habits
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

assignment

Mastering Difficult Conversations: Real-World Practice

Personalized Lesson • 14 min

Develop the confidence and skills to handle tough conversations with your team. This activity guides you through realistic scenarios, tailored to your current challenges, and provides actionable feedback to help you grow as a leader.

What to do
book
Scenario Brief: Addressing Underperformance
3 min
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Plan Your Approach
4 min
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Practice the Conversation
5 min
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Reflect & Commit to Action
2 min
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How it works

Master leadership in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What’s your top leadership goal?

Build trust and motivate my team
Handle tough conversations with confidence
Delegate and hold others accountable
Grow my leadership presence and influence
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your leadership goals, experience, and challenges so this app can personalize your journey for maximum impact.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Leadership

Understanding Your Role
Building Team Trust
Effective Communication Basics
Daily Leadership Reflection
Week 2Upcoming

Advanced Team Management

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step leadership roadmap tailored to your needs, helping you focus on the skills that matter most.

Today, June 23

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Morning Leadership Brief

Update • 2 min

Difficult Conversations

Lesson • 4 min

Building Trust Exercise

Activity • 6 min

Leadership Reflection

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Practice real-world leadership skills each day with guided activities, reflection prompts, and actionable communication tips.

Your Progress

Leadership Confidence Score

82%

as of Jun 23

MarchJune

Curriculum Units Completed

32.7 units

as of Jun 23

MarchJune
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Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth as a leader, celebrate achievements, and gain confidence as you build a high-performing team.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

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The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
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Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
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It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
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Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
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Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
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I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
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William T.
Verified Studio customer
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
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Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
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This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
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Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
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Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
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Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today's the day

Start mastering leadership skills and building high-performing teams

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized leadership development plan. Start achieving your management and career growth goals today alongside Mike Phillips.

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Today, we'll focus on practicing how to lead difficult conversations and motivate your team. These skills are essential for building trust, resolving issues early, and helping your team reach their full potential.
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I'm traveling and only have 5 minutes today. Can you update my activities?
06:22 PM
Absolutely! I'll adjust today's activities so you can quickly review key conversation frameworks and reflect on one real scenario. You'll still make progress and reinforce your leadership skills, even on a busy day.
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Including everything you need to succeed:

school

Leadership skill lessons for real-world management challenges

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn proven leadership strategies through concise, actionable lessons designed for first-time managers.

psychology

Guided scenarios to practice difficult conversations

keyboard_arrow_down

Work through realistic situations and scripts to build confidence handling tough team conversations.

groups

Team-building activities to foster trust and collaboration

keyboard_arrow_down

Access step-by-step exercises that help you strengthen relationships and create a high-performing team.

insights

Personalized progress tracking for your leadership journey

keyboard_arrow_down

Visualize your growth, set leadership goals, and celebrate milestones as you advance your skills.

feedback

Instant feedback on your leadership decisions

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive actionable insights and encouragement after each scenario, lesson, or challenge you complete.

fact_check

Weekly action plans tailored to your goals

keyboard_arrow_down

Get a clear, personalized roadmap each week to help you apply new skills on the job.

question_answer

Leadership toolkit with expert Q&A and best practices

keyboard_arrow_down

Access practical advice and proven solutions from decades of leadership experience and interviews.

self_improvement

Confidence-building exercises for new managers

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice mindset and self-reflection activities to boost your confidence and overcome imposter syndrome.

star

Achievement badges to celebrate your leadership growth

keyboard_arrow_down

Earn badges for mastering key skills and completing challenges as you become a stronger leader.

Created by Mike Phillips

"After leading and coaching new managers for decades, I built the app I wish I had starting out"

Mike Phillips

Mike Phillips

Leadership coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Leadership Toolkit, helping thousands of new managers grow with confidence

For over twenty years, I’ve walked the same path that first-time managers are on right now. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to step into a leadership role for the first time—suddenly realizing that managing tasks is nothing like leading people. Early in my career, I made plenty of mistakes, faced uncertainty, and learned through trial and error what it really takes to earn trust, motivate a team, and hold others accountable.

My journey led me to build Lead The Team, where I’ve dedicated my career to helping people become stronger leaders, better communicators, and more effective managers. Through keynote speaking, leadership training, coaching, and direct management roles in sales, business development, automotive, media, and coaching, I’ve worked with leaders across many industries who all faced the same challenges: building confidence, having tough conversations, and inspiring their teams.

As the host of The Leadership Toolkit, I’ve interviewed hundreds of leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches, gathering real-world insights and best practices that go far beyond theory. My approach is always practical, encouraging, and action-oriented—because I believe leadership is about helping people grow, building relationships, and leading from the front, not just holding a title.

I created this app to be the resource I wish I’d had as a new manager. It’s designed to guide you through real situations, help you practice essential leadership skills, and give you the confidence to build high-performing teams and advance your career. My hope is that this app will empower you to take action, build your leadership mindset, and achieve results you’re proud of—one step at a time.

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Follow Mike's proven process & master leadership as a first-time manager

Build trust quickly with your team
Have effective and honest tough conversations
Motivate individuals to achieve their best
Hold others accountable with confidence
Develop your own authentic leadership style
Communicate clearly and inspire action
Navigate common first-time manager challenges
Create a culture of feedback and growth
Lead meetings that drive real results
Advance your career with proven leadership habits
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

assignment

Mastering Difficult Conversations: Real-World Practice

Personalized Lesson • 14 min

Develop the confidence and skills to handle tough conversations with your team. This activity guides you through realistic scenarios, tailored to your current challenges, and provides actionable feedback to help you grow as a leader.

What to do
book
Scenario Brief: Addressing Underperformance
3 min
chevron_right
analytics
Plan Your Approach
4 min
chevron_right
play_circle
Practice the Conversation
5 min
chevron_right
check_circle
Reflect & Commit to Action
2 min
chevron_right
How it works

Master leadership in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What’s your top leadership goal?

Build trust and motivate my team
Handle tough conversations with confidence
Delegate and hold others accountable
Grow my leadership presence and influence
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your leadership goals, experience, and challenges so this app can personalize your journey for maximum impact.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Leadership

Understanding Your Role
Building Team Trust
Effective Communication Basics
Daily Leadership Reflection
Week 2Upcoming

Advanced Team Management

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step leadership roadmap tailored to your needs, helping you focus on the skills that matter most.

Today, June 23

6
V

Morning Leadership Brief

Update • 2 min

Difficult Conversations

Lesson • 4 min

Building Trust Exercise

Activity • 6 min

Leadership Reflection

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Practice real-world leadership skills each day with guided activities, reflection prompts, and actionable communication tips.

Your Progress

Leadership Confidence Score

82%

as of Jun 23

MarchJune

Curriculum Units Completed

32.7 units

as of Jun 23

MarchJune
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth as a leader, celebrate achievements, and gain confidence as you build a high-performing team.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

Quote

The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
D
starstarstarstarstar
Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
M
starstarstarstarstar
Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
M
starstarstarstarstar
Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
W
starstarstarstarstar
William T.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
J
starstarstarstarstar
Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
A
starstarstarstarstar
Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
T
starstarstarstarstar
Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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It's making a huge difference for me

I want to sincerely thank you for creating this product. I have not been a huge fan of AI in general, but this use case is exceptional. It's making a huge difference for me.
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Alana G.
Verified Studio customer
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Thank you for creating this app!

I'm only on day 4, but I already feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for creating this app! It's already making such a difference <3
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A. U.
Verified Studio customer
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I am blown away

I went in with no expectations really. I've been in online coaching for 15 years professionally, and I know how hard it is to deliver something that is accessible and progressive. I am blown away.
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Brahim
Verified Studio customer
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One of the best discoveries ever

Studio has been one of the best discoveries ever. This app is amazing; fun, enjoyable, and so incredibly useful. I've never been one to use apps like these too much, but yours just blew my mind.
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Maria
Verified Studio customer
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I accomplished more in 4 weeks than 10 years

I feel like I accomplished more in the past 4 weeks than I did the past 10 years. I'm amazed by what you were able to pull off with Studio and I hope more people benefit from it.
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Marty
Verified Studio customer
Forbes logoABC logoWall Street Journal logoVariety logoTechCrunch logo
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start mastering leadership skills and building high-performing teams

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized leadership development plan. Start achieving your management and career growth goals today alongside Mike Phillips.