The New Leader’s Journal: Listening and learning
The New Leader’s Journal: Listening and learning

Started having lunch with top performers this week.  Went three to four levels down and had lunch with two people who recently received top box performance reviews. Sat down and…

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The New Leader’s Journal: Step Down Meetings
The New Leader’s Journal: Step Down Meetings

First full week marked by a series of meetings with: -       David’s team -       Ellen’s team -       Faith’s team   The differences between the various teams were striking. Let me…

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Onboarding is All We Do
Onboarding is All We Do

  Peter Helmer put up an article in his Sales Lead Dynamics talking about PrimeGenesis' niche marketing.  We spend our time trying to contribute to individuals, groups, and knowledge.  Peter…

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The New Leader’s Journal: Week One reflections
The New Leader’s Journal: Week One reflections

Definitely feel like I was drinking from a fire hose this week – particularly since it was only four days. All-in-all it went well.  Did a LOT of listening, resisting…

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Positive Misdirection Instills Confidence
Positive Misdirection Instills Confidence

It started out as an offer to help find a place for an event.  But as Sail to Prevail CEO Paul Callahan got into it, he strengthened his own leadership skills to go…

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The New Leader’s Journal: Day one
The New Leader’s Journal: Day one

Day one went well!   Started the day over coffee with Jack (my boss).  Got his perspective on my priorities.  I like him.   Then I bought the whole office…

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Assume Good Faith in Onboarding
Assume Good Faith in Onboarding

  "Assume Good Faith" is one of the fundamental principles of Wikipedia.  In general, it works for them because most people are indeed trying to help the project, not hurt…

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Pause to Accelerate Onboarding Impact
Pause to Accelerate Onboarding Impact

Everyone starts out wanting to make a difference.  Then they get sucked into the day-to-day routine.  Their schedule fills up with meetings and stuff.  Soon they are so busy doing…

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The New Leader's Journal: Impact of pre-start conversations
The New Leader's Journal: Impact of pre-start conversations

I’ve now had pre-start meetings with Andrew, Barney, David, and Ellen.  Additionally, I had phone conversations with Chesley, Gerald, and Faith.  Overall, my efforts seem to be appreciated.  Some quick…

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