Truth 48You Can't Microwave Your Leadership Relationships
The gadgets in our lives have made us accustomed to instant results. Thanks to your microwave oven, you can have a hot meal any time, day or night, in a matter of seconds. But some things still cannot be rushed. If you want a soufflÉ, there's no way around it: you have to take it slow.
Leadership relationships are like that. When moving into a new leadership role, you have to let meaningful connections develop gradually. Wise leaders don't just jump in and start telling people what to do. They devote the first 90 days of their tenure to establishing new—and refreshing old—relationships with all key players. This builds confidence and trust so that those relationships are primed and ready ...
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