In some scenarios, some projects, some activities take a long time. And I feel like self-doubt can maybe creep in more when it takes longer to see feedback,. Would you agree with that? So one of the models I've built up for the first 90 days, is called the STARS model - start-up turnaround, accelerated growth, realignment, sustaining success. Of those five, I think turnaround's probably the easiest.
In episode #11, Michael Watkins discusses some of the strategies that new leaders can adopt to be successful in their roles and climb up the learning curve.
We also talked about the self-doubt phase, and why almost 90% of leaders deal with the urge to prove themselves when they start a new job -- something that Michael calls the “action imperative”.
Michael Watkins is the author of The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at all Levels.
He is an expert on executive onboarding and accelerating transitions, a professor at Harvard University, and a contributor to the Harvard Business Review.
Tune in to hear all about Michael’s leadership philosophy!