Description
Taking on your first leadership position is a daunting transition, especially when you are hired externally. You might know the products as a user, but once you’re inside, the landscape changes. You don’t know the unspoken rules, and you certainly don’t know where the hazards are hidden.
In this episode of VISOR UP, I tackle the information imbalance that every new manager or executive faces. If you try to hit top speed before you’ve found the rhythm of your new organisation, you’re steering directly into a pothole.
In this thought leadership podcast, we unpack why the most critical skill for a new leader is knowing when to sit in observation mode before opening the throttle.
In this episode of my leadership podcast , I share:
Tackling the Information Imbalance: Why your first week isn't about proving your worth through action, but about closing the data gap. This is a vital podcast for leaders who feel the pressure to perform on day one.
Human-to-Human Connection: Moving beyond "Jeremy the cyber-sec guy" and "Masha the fund accountant." I explain how to build a neutral-ground connection that establishes trust through vulnerability without becoming BFFs.
The Task vs. The Job Description: Why you need to go beyond your job description and speak to the senior team to understand the real goals for the next 18 months. These are the podcast leadership insights that help you map out the actual road ahead.
The Strategy of Small Wins: Why I recommend starting with deliverable, smaller changes rather than a grand masterplan. We discuss how to build success with your new team.
Speaking the Stakeholder’s Language: A tactical guide to getting buy-in by pinning your plan to what your peers actually care about - whether that’s sales, efficiency, or risk.
As you start this new leg of your career, this leadership podcast asks you: Are you trying to break the speed record in the first kilometre, or are you taking the time to understand the machine you’re riding?
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Credits
Host: Steve Muscat Azzopardi
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