Book · 2021
The First 90 Days, Reconsidered
A practical playbook for new managers stepping into their first leadership role.
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Meet the chef
Rob Townsend
Leadership coach, two-time author, and the head chef behind The Secret Sauce. For twenty years Rob has worked with founders, operators, and first-time managers to build teams that don't just perform — they actually like each other.
"Leadership isn't a recipe you follow. It's a meal you cook, together, every day."
— Rob Townsend
20+
Years coaching
3,400
Leaders coached
180
Teams transformed
Other work by Rob
Newsletter · weekly
The Townsend Letter
A short Sunday note on one leadership idea, one question, and one thing Rob is reading.
1:1 Program
Kitchen Table Coaching
A six-month coaching engagement for founders and operators ready to lead at the next level.
In-person · quarterly
Boardroom Workshops
Hands-on workshops where leadership teams cook the recipes together — literally.
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