Lead Better. Stress Less. Make Work Suck Less.
The book for managers who want to create stronger teams—without micromanaging or burning out.
➡️ Get the Book for $15 (50% off!)You don’t need more team-building tips.
You need the playbook no one gave you. Most new managers are handed a title—without training, support, or a strategy.
So they wing it.
They repeat what was done to them. They overload their calendars with 1:1s. They give feedback that backfires. They try to be “nice” and “clear” and “supportive”... but end up exhausted, second-guessing everything, and wondering if they’re even cut out for leadership.
Here’s the truth: You’re not failing. You were set up without the tools to lead real humans in the real world.
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The Manager You Wish You Had is a practical handbook for leaders who want to create better work—not just better performance. It’s built from years of real-world experience managing teams across industries, cultures, and chaos (yes, including 2020).
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Cut meetings by 30% while improving alignment
- Give feedback that builds trust (not tension)
- Protect your team’s energy—and your own
- Lead with clarity, even when the path changes
This isn’t theory.
It’s everything I wish someone had handed me the day I became a manager.
And it’s just $15 right now.
👋 Meet the Author
Peter Durlacher is a leadership coach and former high-performing manager who’s worked with founders, execs, and managers at high-growth companies. He’s on a mission to make good management the norm, not the exception.
You shouldn’t need an MBA to be a great manager.
You need frameworks that work when your team is burnt out, your inbox is chaos, and you’re five minutes from your next 1:1.
Here’s what you’ll actually use from this book:
- 14 real-world chapters that cover everything from hiring and hard conversations to managing burnout and navigating change
- Zero corporate fluff—just clear, tested methods that work with real people (even the difficult ones)
- Companion worksheets you can use to rewrite how your team works starting this week
- Frameworks for every major moment—giving feedback, setting boundaries, building team trust, and recovering from the inevitable screw-up
“I’ve read dozens of leadership books. This is the one I wish I’d started with.” — Miguel R., Retail Operations Director
Results, not buzzwords.
Managers who’ve used these tools report:
✔️ 30% fewer meetings—with better alignment
✔️ Faster trust-building in new teams
✔️ Higher job satisfaction reported by team members
✔️ Easier performance conversations that lead to real growth
✔️ More energy at the end of the day (yes, really)
“Our team meetings went from dreaded time-wasters to focused sessions people actually contribute to. Peter’s frameworks changed how we work together.” — Jessica A., Marketing Team Lead
This isn’t a leadership philosophy.
It’s a toolkit that makes work suck less—starting now.
You don’t need another leadership theory. You need tools that help you lead today—without burning out, second-guessing yourself, or downloading yet another “meeting agenda” template that no one actually follows.
The Manager You Wish You Had is that toolset.
✔️ 250 pages of no-fluff guidance
✔️ 24 plug-and-play worksheets
✔️ Real results from real teams
All for $15. Because making work suck less shouldn’t cost a fortune—or take a sabbatical.
“$15 for tools I use weekly? It’s the best ROI in my professional life.” — Tasha N., Engineering Manager
This is for you if…
- You were promoted but never properly trained
- You care about your team—but don’t want to micromanage
- You’re ready to feel confident in your leadership, without pretending to have it all figured out
Let’s make work suck less—for you, and everyone you lead.
The Manager You Wish You Had: Making Work Suck Less – eBook
A practical guide to becoming the kind of leader people actually want to work for.