S6 Ep6: Your First 90 Days as a Leader: Building Trust and Foundations

Welcome back to Your Path to Career Success! I’m Kathryn, and today we’re exploring one of the most critical transitions in your career—your first 90 days as a leader.Stepping into a leadership role is both exciting and challenging. This period is your opportunity to build trust, establish credibility, and set the foundation for long-term success. But how do you make the right impact from day one? In this episode, I’ll walk you through three key areas to focus on: understanding the organisation, building trust, and setting clear priorities.First, understanding the organisation is essential. Rather than rushing to make changes, take time to observe, listen, and learn. Engage with key stakeholders, ask insightful questions, and uncover the team’s challenges and strengths. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions and earn respect.Next, building trust is at the heart of effective leadership. Trust isn’t given—it’s earned through consistent actions. Be transparent, reliable, and open to feedback. Communicate your vision clearly, show appreciation for your team’s contributions, and demonstrate humility by acknowledging what you don’t know.Finally, setting clear priorities ensures you make an impact quickly. Identify key goals that align with the organisation’s objectives, focus on quick wins, and create a roadmap for success. By showing early progress and aligning your team’s efforts with strategic outcomes, you’ll establish yourself as a confident and capable leader.Your first 90 days set the tone for your leadership journey. By approaching this transition with intention and focus, you’ll build strong relationships, gain credibility, and position yourself for long-term success.Tune in for actionable insights and practical tips to help you navigate this pivotal stage with confidence!Recommended ResourcesBooks1."The First 90 Days" by Michael D. Watkins2."Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek3."Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown4."Crucial Conversations" by Kerry Patterson et al.Articles1.Harvard Business Review – How to Succeed in Your First 90 Days as a Leader2.Forbes – 10 Things Every New Leader Should Do in Their First 90 DaysOnline Courses1.LinkedIn Learning – Leading with Emotional Intelligence2.Coursera – Leadership and Management Specialization3.Udemy – Building High-Performance TeamsFreebie1.Your first 30,60,90 days in a role freebie on my website www.thecareerowl.co.uk What next?A big thank you for tuning in to Your Path To Career Success – where your dreams and your career intertwine!🦉If this episode lit a fire within you, hit that subscribe button, share the love with a review, and spread the wisdom with your friends and coworkers.🦉If you are interested in working with me on a 1-2-1 basis then please book a slot in my calendar via https://calendly.com/thecareerowl.🦉Sign up for my weekly newsletter via https://www.thecareerowl.co.uk/thecareerowlhoot.html🦉Alternatively come and hang out with me on LinkedIn.Stay tuned for more golden nuggets to help you navigate the winding roads of your professional journey.I would love to know what you think of the episode