Workplace Rewired: Leadership
The Fundamentals of Leadership
What every new and emerging leader needs to know
Part of the
Workplace Rewired: Leadership Series
A collection of focused leadership books by James Godwin
What to Expect
For New & Emerging Leaders
Essential knowledge for those stepping into leadership for the first time
Practical & Actionable
Real frameworks you can apply immediately, not just theory
Built on Experience
30 years of leadership insight distilled into clear, accessible guidance
About This Book
Leadership is not a title. It is a set of behaviours.
Most people who step into leadership for the first time are given responsibility without a roadmap. They are promoted because they were good at their previous role—not because they have been equipped to lead others.
The Fundamentals of Leadership closes that gap. It is a clear, honest, and practical guide for anyone who is new to leadership or still finding their footing—without the jargon, the fluff, or the overly academic frameworks that fill most leadership books.
Drawing on 30 years of hands-on leadership experience, James Godwin breaks down the core principles that every leader needs to understand: how to build trust, how to communicate with confidence, how to make decisions under pressure, and how to get the best from the people around them.
Because great leadership isn't complicated. But it does need to be learned.
Who This Book Is For
- First-time managers stepping into a leadership role for the first time
- Emerging leaders who want to build a solid foundation
- Team leads & supervisors looking to grow their confidence and capability
- HR & L&D professionals seeking a resource for leadership development programmes
- Experienced leaders who want a practical refresher on the basics done right
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Be among the first to know when The Fundamentals of Leadership launches in Autumn 2026
"Great leadership isn't reserved for the few. The fundamentals can be taught, practised, and built into habit by anyone who is willing to put the work in."
— James Godwin