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Executive Confidential: Tips For Thriving On Your First 90-Days On The Job

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Some people consider the first 90-days on the job a Honeymoon period. These people are no longer employed. Here’s why.

You’re hired into an executive role because someone believes you have the qualifications (and then some) to do the job you are being paid to do. (Notice how I didn’t say they think you’ll grow into this job.) You are expected to hit the ground running.

That’s a tall order for most. Here’s why.

Moving into a new company is like stepping into a new neighborhood. While some communities may look the same, each is a bit different. The same goes for every company.

It will take time to get your bearings. Unfortunately for executives, time is in short supply.

You see the landscape is different from one company to another, as are the political minefields. You have to quickly decide who holds power in the organization, so that you can safely navigate around the company.

For example, in one company, the head of legal might be a nice guy. You don’t have to do much to get on this person’s right side. In another organization, this key executive could become your worst nightmare if you fail to build a strong relationship early on. So how does one figure this out when everyone they meet the first week is smiling at them?


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