Why Subordinates Should Not Interview Potential Bosses
First impressions are indelible. If a new leader’s first encounter with a future direct report is when they are being interviewed for a job, the balance of power is inverted. The subordinate has more power in the interview. The new boss is going to have more...
The Extreme Red Flag For Wells Fargo Onboarding Its New CEO Charles Scharf
Charles Scharf is not moving to San Francisco from New York for his new job as CEO of Wells Fargo. It’s one of the red flags that should make anyone question a new employee’s commment. Expect new employees to say they are committed. Be grateful when they demonstrate...
Take The Nike Approach To A Job Search To Get An Unfair Advantage
Over its history, Nike approached expansion by minimizing the variables it changed. Do the same in your job search, changing only what you must across your job and function, industry, geography, personal brand. and relationships. That focused approach will give you an...
As An Executive Onboarding Into A New Role, Engage Intellectually, Emotionally And Practically – In That Order
40% of new leaders fail in their first 18 months because of poor fit, poor delivery or a poor ability to adjust to a change down the road. Often the underlying root cause is that they instinctively think that what made them successful before will make them successful...
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