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The First 90 Days
Book • 2003
In 'The First 90 Days,' Michael D. Watkins provides a comprehensive guide for leaders transitioning into new roles.
The book emphasizes the importance of self-preparation, accelerating the learning process, achieving early victories, and achieving alignment within the organization.
Watkins outlines ten fundamental principles, including preparing oneself for the new role, understanding the organizational architecture, building a high-performance team, and influencing key stakeholders.
The book is designed to help leaders avoid common pitfalls and achieve early successes, thereby enhancing their credibility and effectiveness within the organization.
The book emphasizes the importance of self-preparation, accelerating the learning process, achieving early victories, and achieving alignment within the organization.
Watkins outlines ten fundamental principles, including preparing oneself for the new role, understanding the organizational architecture, building a high-performance team, and influencing key stakeholders.
The book is designed to help leaders avoid common pitfalls and achieve early successes, thereby enhancing their credibility and effectiveness within the organization.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
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to highlight the importance of understanding the landscape when starting a new role.


Michael Bungay-Stanier

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740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier
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, who stated that there is literally a book with that title.

Hannah Hearth

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Hannah Hearth - Design Careers in the Age of AI
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when discussing books about pregnancy and childbirth.


Saagar Enjeti

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as a helpful guide for new leaders.


Harry Stebbings

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20 Growth: Viral Loops; How To Create and Sustain Them, Why Interviews for Product and Growth Hires are BS and What To Do Instead, Mastering the Onboarding Process; Structuring the First 90 Days with Adam Fishman, Former Head of Growth @ Lyft
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as a book that focuses on helping people navigate crucial early periods in new leadership roles.


Michael Watkins

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How to Navigate a Leadership Transition
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among other books on personal development and leadership.


Patrick Bet David

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Behind Patrick Bet-David's $500M Net Worth
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as a useful refresher for those starting a new job or moving into a new role.

Emma Bostian

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Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager
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as a helpful resource for building relationships early in a new role.

Srinath Kuruvadi

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Influencing without authority: What every engineering leader can learn from security w/ Srinath Kuruvadi #227
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as a book not specifically written for CMOs, leading to the creation of the Thrive Guide.

Neil Barrie

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CMO masterclass & how to grow billion dollar brands with PepsiCo CMO Jane Wakely and Neil Barrie
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as the author of multiple books on leadership changes, including 'The First 90 Days' and 'The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking'.


Robert Glazer

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Elevate Classics: Michael Watkins, Author Of The First 90 Days



