Category Archives: Culture and OnBoarding
Culture Makes or Breaks New Leaders
Many in the business community agree that a leader’s success (or even survival) in a role depends on their ability to work within the operational culture. And for those transitioning into new roles, culture lies at the root of many onboarding paradoxes. New Leaders are often hired to make changes, fix broken things, “take us […]
Continue readingThe OnBoarding Paradox: How New Leaders Prevail
When starting a new role, leaders often don’t realize that they will face what we call “the onboarding paradox” during their transition. New Leaders who fail to recognize and reconcile the gaps between explicit and implicit expectations for their navigation and performance allow the stage to be set for their own future derailment. In our […]
Continue readingYour New Team: Sizing Up, Investing In, or Trading Out
When New Leaders enter an organization, or advance by way of internal promotion, they often inherit a team to lead. Undoubtedly, stepping in as the New Leader can create a wave of concern – and even fear – among direct reports. Let’s face it, in the current business climate, it’s not unusual to see a […]
Continue readingOnBoarding and the Importance of Early Impressions – Part 1
We’ve all received the same advice at some point in our life. Whether it’s an audition for a play, a blind date, or a job interview, we have heard: “First impressions are the most important – so get it right.” And from our experience with clients, it holds true that how key others perceive a […]
Continue readingEarly Impressions — Part 2: Containing and Repairing Missteps
In our last blog we discussed the importance of first impressions made by New Leaders, and how others’ perceptions of them and can influence their success in the organization. This month we continue the conversation and provide suggestions to contain and repair mistaken or negative impressions. First Things First: Assess and Contain the Damage No one […]
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