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The First 90 Days

Book • 2003
In 'The First 90 Days,' Michael D. Watkins provides a comprehensive guide for leaders transitioning into new roles.

The book emphasizes the importance of self-preparation, accelerating the learning process, achieving early victories, and achieving alignment within the organization.

Watkins outlines ten fundamental principles, including preparing oneself for the new role, understanding the organizational architecture, building a high-performance team, and influencing key stakeholders.

The book is designed to help leaders avoid common pitfalls and achieve early successes, thereby enhancing their credibility and effectiveness within the organization.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

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Michael Bungay-Stanier
to highlight the importance of understanding the landscape when starting a new role.
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Michael Watkins
as a book that focuses on helping people navigate crucial early periods in new leadership roles.
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Srinath Kuruvadi
as a helpful resource for building relationships early in a new role.
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Patrick Bet David
among other books on personal development and leadership.
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Robert Glazer
as the author of multiple books on leadership changes, including 'The First 90 Days' and 'The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking'.
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Ebi Atawodi
when discussing how she onboards into any role.
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Ryan Hawk
as a helpful resource for individuals transitioning into leadership roles.
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Elyse Holladay
as a book offering strategies for succeeding in new leadership roles.
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Alison Beard
when discussing advice for new leadership roles and onboarding.
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Michael Bungay-Stanier
references this book on being successful in a new role, emphasizing building relationships and getting small wins.
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Jane Baecher
as a helpful resource and a mindset shift for postpartum.
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Eileen Santos Rosete
as a book about postpartum care.
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Therese Dansby
as a fantastic book about postpartum traditions, specifically Chinese medicine.
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Bonni Stachowiak
as a helpful resource for navigating leadership transitions.
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Melissa Best
as an oldie but a goodie, as she was coming into a new manager role.
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Dawn Zimmaro
for personal and professional growth, especially for new managers.
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