Advice to an Incoming Leader
Justin Pinkerman recently wrote a short article for that provides some sound advice for a leader that is taking over an existing team:
As President Barack Obama takes office, he enjoys a significant advantage over other incoming leaders: he can stock key positions with friends and loyal allies. Unlike the President, most new leaders must play the cards they are dealt; they do not have the luxury of choosing their hand. Like a single passenger on a full flight, a new leader must sit in his or her assigned seat, even if it’s located beside a screaming infant or sandwiched between two behemoths.
As an incoming leader walking into a position of authority, how can you best setup yourself up for success? Here are a few suggestions on what to do as the new kid on the block.
1. Heed the Step-Parent Effect
2. Prioritize Japan over Djibouti
3. When in Doubt, Over-Communicate
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