The First 90 Days

03/02/21 • 41 min

What do you need to do in the first few months in a new leadership role to set yourself up for success?

Kate Arms leads a discussion of The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins. We look at the skills and processes you need to get off to a good start in a new leadership role.

Kate, Nitya Shekar, and Alyssa Dickman talk about the process Michael D. Watkins recommends for navigating the first three months on a job without falling into the common traps and pitfalls. We discuss his suggested techniques and some of the real-world challenges that make them hard to do. And we share some personal stories of both success and struggle in starting new jobs on a strong footing.

Listen in if you have ever wondered how to move into a leadership role in a new organization confidently and without arrogance.

What do you need to do in the first few months in a new leadership role to set yourself up for success?

Kate Arms leads a discussion of The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins. We look at the skills and processes you need to get off to a good start in a new leadership role.

Listen in if you have ever wondered how to move into a leadership role in a new organization confidently and without arrogance.

Previous Episode

The Four Agreements feat. Margaret Leahy

What does it mean to take seriously the idea that words matter?

Nitya Shekar leads a discussion of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. We look at why words matter and how leaders can build presence and trust through these four simple agreements they can make with themselves. Featuring special guest Margaret Leahy.

Nitya, Kate Arms, and special guest Margaret Leahy talk about the four ways Don Miguel Ruiz says serve as guideposts for leaders to speak and act with integrity and pay attention to their impact.

Listen in if you have ever wondered how to become more trustworthy, more at peace with yourself or others, or more confident that you are speaking with integrity.

Next Episode

The Truth About Leadership

If you only remembered 10 things about leadership, what should they be?

Alyssa Dickman leads a discussion of The Truth About Leadership by Barry Posner and James M. Kouzes. We look at the ten fundamental truths about leadership that tend to remain constant over time.

Alyssa, Kate Arms, and Nitya Shekar talk about the fundamental truths about leadership that tend not to change over time. We also discuss the three elements that create the conditions for trust, the relationship between values and employee engagement, and what love has to do with leadership.

Listen in if you have ever wondered what stays constant as leadership fads and trends change.