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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 2 MIN

A Tip For Starting Strong In A New Job (w/ Maia Molina-Schaefer)

from Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You · host Arielle Nissenblatt & Ned Donovan

New leaders can build credibility faster by listening before trying to change everything. For the first 90 days in a new role, Maia Molina-Schaefer recommends asking three questions before making one recommendation. The approach helps leaders understand team dynamics, stakeholder needs, and organizational terrain before proposing changes. Maia Molina-Schaefer has navigated more career pivots than most people attempt in a lifetime. Her journey began in the boxing ring at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she became the first woman to compete in the Brigade Boxing Championship. As a Marine Corps and Army Intelligence Officer and Military Diplomat, she led teams in combat zones across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, and pioneered the first Women, Peace, and Security program with an African military partner. At West Point, she taught French and directed the Corbin Women's Leadership Forum. Now, as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Amplify Her Foundation, she channels two decades of leadership experience into advancing gender equity. She's also a keynote speaker and a featured Moth storyteller based in New York City. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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