After my conversation with Pat David, former Senior Advisor from JPMorgan Chase, my inbox lit up with hundreds of requests from HR and L&D leaders asking for the replay.
Why?
Because the conversation hit a nerve and exposed a truth that’s shaking workplaces across industries:
Most managers are not equipped to lead. They’re promoted based on performance, not preparation. And leadership is still being treated like a title, instead of an evolving practice.
🔁 Why The Replay Went Viral (In HR Circles Especially)
Pat David is a former technologist at Merrill Lynch who rose to senior leadership roles at Citigroup and later served as a Senior Advisor at JPMorgan Chase, where 100% of her focus was on helping people grow and succeed.
During our conversation, she asked me:
“Your book takes managers through every level, from first-time leader to CEO. What did you learn that each stage is struggling with? And what does the data tell us?”
The breakdown I shared clearly struck a nerve and here’s why HR and L&D professionals keep replaying it, sharing it internally, and reaching out to bulk pre-order my leadership book, Supercharged Teams:
One organization is looking to pre-order 2,000 copies for all of their managers. Companies like SAP, FanDuel, Kickstarter, and Everwise Credit Union are also pre-ordering to equip their managers at all levels with proven frameworks.
🔎 Here’s What I Broke Down (with Data):
1️⃣ First-Time Managers – From Peer to People Leader
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Challenge: Navigating new power dynamics, building trust without micromanaging
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📊 60% of first-time managers fail within their first two years (CEB Global)
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🔑 Supercharged Teams gives them confidence, boundaries, and communication tools they were never trained on
2️⃣ Emerging Managers – Delegation, Influence, & Respect
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Challenge: Building their leadership brand while managing growing teams
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📊 39% of emerging leaders struggle to delegate effectively (Harvard Business Review)
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🔑 My book shows how to stop people-pleasing and start leading with clarity
3️⃣ Senior Managers – Coaching Other Leaders
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Challenge: Empowering their managers while holding them accountable
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📊 86% of senior managers feel unprepared to coach others (HBR)
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🔑 This stage of the book gives practical frameworks to become true leadership multipliers
4️⃣ Business Owners & Unit Leaders – Vision Meets Execution
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Challenge: Balancing culture with performance and P&L goals
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📊 Only 30% of business leaders feel confident leading organizational change (McKinsey)
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🔑 I provide tools for creating resilient, high-performing teams at scale
5️⃣ CEOs & Executives – Legacy & Succession
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Challenge: Avoiding the trap of “yes people” and building leadership pipelines
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📊 Only 35% of CEOs feel confident in their bench strength (Korn Ferry)
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🔑 Supercharged Teams teaches executives how to design systems that outlast them
What HR & L&D Leaders Are Saying:
“We’ve been searching for a development path that meets people at their current level, not one-size-fits-all training.”
“We need to get this into the hands of every new manager ASAP.”
“Can you send the replay link? Our leadership team needs to watch this.”
The Truth Is…
I failed as a leader in 2010 because I didn’t have the tools. Now I’ve built what I wish I had.
🧠 Leadership is not binary. 🛑 It’s not a destination. ✅ It’s an evolution.
And the companies who recognize that and equip leaders accordingly, retain talent, outperform competitors, and build healthy high-performing cultures.
📘 Supercharged Teams is Now Available for Pre-Order
For the HR and L&D leaders flooding my inbox: The replay is HERE. But here’s the bigger ask: Get my leadership book, Supercharged Teams™ into the hands of your managers.
Whether they’re new, emerging, or seasoned, this is the support they need to lead people well in 2025.
📦 Bulk orders come with fireside chats, leadership workshops, and bonus resources.
👉 Pre-order now or message me for custom packages.
Here’s How You Can Amplify My Work (3 Quick Actions):
1️⃣ JOIN the conversation This is more than a book launch, it’s a leadership experience. Watch the event and engage with questions and comments. 🎥 Access the event now
2️⃣ POST this message on LinkedIn Help spread the word by copying and sharing this on your LinkedIn feed and tag me:
I just pre-ordered Supercharged Teams: How Every Manager Can Create a Culture of Excellence by Netta Jenkins and I left a review on amazon about my excitement for this leadership book. I highly recommend you do the same! Check out the replay from her virtual book launch with 5X Emmy Award-winning producer, Bill Pruitt. https://www.linkedin.com/events/superchargedteamsvirtualbooklau7311391378784026624/theater/
3️⃣ PRE-ORDER book & Leave a Review If you’re a manager, aspiring leader, or care about building powerful teams that drive real business impact, this book is for you. 📘 Pre-order Supercharged Teams
