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Mentioned in 29 episodes

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.

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Mentioned in 29 episodes

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Michael Bungay-Stanier
to highlight the importance of understanding the landscape when starting a new role.
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Hannah Hearth
, who stated that there is literally a book with that title.
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Hannah Hearth - Design Careers in the Age of AI
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Michael Watkins
as a book that focuses on helping people navigate crucial early periods in new leadership roles.
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How to Navigate a Leadership Transition
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Patrick Bet David
among other books on personal development and leadership.
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Grace Beverley
as the book that inspired the episode and as a recommended read for people between or about to start jobs.
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What to do in the first 90 days of any job to change your career trajectory forever
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Srinath Kuruvadi
as a helpful resource for building relationships early in a new role.
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Influencing without authority: What every engineering leader can learn from security w/ Srinath Kuruvadi #227
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Emma Bostian
as a useful refresher for those starting a new job or moving into a new role.
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Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager
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Neil Barrie
as a book not specifically written for CMOs, leading to the creation of the Thrive Guide.
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CMO masterclass & how to grow billion dollar brands with PepsiCo CMO Jane Wakely and Neil Barrie

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