Your First 100 Days, 2nd Edition

Chapter 3

@ start

• Show up as a leader, not a manager
• Don’t be a hero – it’s not all about you
• Invest time to bond with your team
• Manage any feelings of overwhelm
• Executive Q&A: advice on issues and scenarios @ start
• Critical success factors for the next 30 days: day 1–30

1 Show up as a leader, not a manager

On arrival you should feel very well prepared. Your first 100 days plan is thorough and complete. It is a great-looking document to discuss with your boss on arrival. So far, so good. But, of course, on arrival on the first day in the role, your challenge is only just beginning. You now need to bring your first 100 days plan to life and execute it successfully. And so, we come full circle and refocus again not on the plan but on you ...