New job? Don't panic.

New job? Don't panic.

I recently attended a lecture at IMD by Michael Watkins, the author of the bestseller "The First 90 Days." 

He really knows his stuff when it comes to helping people get into a new role. 

He got me thinking about one of my own executive coaching clients who's about to step into a brand new position.

It can be tough to take on a new role, kind of like landing on a new planet. 

→ You don't know the landscape, the people, or the unspoken rules.

→ Many leaders, including myself, have a tendency to jump in headfirst and try to do everything at once 🤓

→ And we underestimate the importance of building relationships with the new team and colleagues.

And let's be honest, starting something new often comes with a fear of judgment. 

Will I measure up? Will people like me? 

These are all very real concerns that can hold us back.

I realized - and Michael W. says so too - of the most powerful things new leaders can do is approach their role with curiosity and a willingness to learn. 

So simple, so magical.

The 90-day framework really resonated with me, and I'm excited to use these insights.  After all, new beginnings are a chance for growth and exciting new possibilities! 

How hard was it for you to start a new role?

#change #thefirst90days #transition   The Change Republic

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