From First Impressions to Lasting Impact: Top 3 Strategies for New Leaders

The Mammoth in the Room

The first few weeks in a new leadership role are crucial as they set the tone for your tenure and shape how your team perceives you. In today’s episode, I’ll share three critical strategies you must master during this pivotal period.

From the moment you step into your new role, your reputation begins to form, whether you realize it or not. Today, you’ll learn how to build a positive image by being approachable and showing genuine interest in those you meet.

We’ll also discuss the significance of ensuring your story is clear, concise, and consistent across all interactions. By approaching these early days with caution and avoiding early involvement in company politics, you’ll set the stage for long-term success.

Tune in for actionable insights on how to navigate the first four weeks in a new leadership role and establish yourself as a strong and effective leader.

In this episode:

- Why every interaction counts

- Crafting a clear and consistent message

- How to avoid early political pitfalls

- Summary and key takeaways

- How to preorder Nicolas’ book, “Mammoth in the Room”

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Citations for this episode:

Hogan, R., & Kaiser, R. B. (2005). What we know about leadership. Review of general psychology, 9(2), 169-180. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232604395_What_We_Know_About_Leadership

Vugt, M. V., & Ronay, R. (2014). The evolutionary psychology of leadership: Theory, review, and roadmap. Organizational Psychology Review, 4(1), 74-95. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2041386613493635

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