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Crushing Your First 30-60-90 Days as a New Executive
Crushing Your First 30-60-90 Days as a New Executive
Today, we're thrilled to welcome Sarah "The Standup Queen" Johnson to our blog! π Sarah is the founder of VirtualStandupPro, a game-changing consultancy that's revolutionizing how businesses run their online daily and weekly standup meetings. With over a decade of experience in project management and team leadership, Sarah has helped hundreds of solopreneurs and small businesses streamline their operations and skyrocket their productivity.
Arjun Rajkumar
October 07, 2024
Hey there, fellow hustlers! π It's your girl, Sarah, the Standup Queen, coming at you with some hot tips for all you freshly-minted execs out there. Buckle up, 'cause we're about to dive into the wild world of your first 90 days on the big boss throne! ππ
π Pre-Game Prep: Knowledge is Power, Baby!
Before you strut into that corner office, let's get you armed and dangerous with intel:
1. Become a corporate stalker (the legal kind, obvs). Devour those annual reports like they're the latest season of your fave Netflix show. π
2. Play 20 Questions with the bigwigs. Your board and supervisor are dying to spill the tea, so start sippin'! β
3. Craft your battle plan. Whip up a 90-day hit list that'll make your to-do app weep with joy. π
π₯ Day One: Make It Rain!
Alright, hotshot, it's showtime! Here's how to strut your stuff from the get-go:
1. Speed date your team. Set up those one-on-ones faster than you can say "synergy." π€
2. Serve up some shock and awe. Within 72 hours, drop a leadership bomb that'll have everyone buzzing. Think less "Michael Bay explosion" and more "strategic fireworks." π
π The Road Ahead: Laying Down Roots Like a Boss
Keep that momentum going, and you'll be golden. Here are some extra nuggets of wisdom to sprinkle on your leadership sundae:
1. Reach out to your predecessor. Even if they left with a Taylor Swift-level breakup, they've got the inside scoop you need. π΅οΈββοΈ
2. Get your hands dirty. Experience your product like you're on an episode of "Undercover Boss" (minus the bad wigs). π₯Έ
3. Build your squad. Find those ride-or-die mentors who'll have your back when the corporate $#!% hits the fan. π¦ΈββοΈπ¦ΈββοΈ
And there you have it, folks! Your crash course in crushing those first 90 days. Remember, if you're feeling overwhelmed, just take a deep breath and channel your inner girlboss/guyboss/theyboss energy. You've got this! πͺ
Need more juice for your leadership journey? Slide into my DMs or hit up my website for some one-on-one coaching. Let's turn those virtual standups into power moves that'll have your team saying, "Yaaas, boss!" π€π
Now go forth and conquer, you magnificent beast! π¦π
π Pre-Game Prep: Knowledge is Power, Baby!
Before you strut into that corner office, let's get you armed and dangerous with intel:
1. Become a corporate stalker (the legal kind, obvs). Devour those annual reports like they're the latest season of your fave Netflix show. π
2. Play 20 Questions with the bigwigs. Your board and supervisor are dying to spill the tea, so start sippin'! β
3. Craft your battle plan. Whip up a 90-day hit list that'll make your to-do app weep with joy. π
π₯ Day One: Make It Rain!
Alright, hotshot, it's showtime! Here's how to strut your stuff from the get-go:
1. Speed date your team. Set up those one-on-ones faster than you can say "synergy." π€
2. Serve up some shock and awe. Within 72 hours, drop a leadership bomb that'll have everyone buzzing. Think less "Michael Bay explosion" and more "strategic fireworks." π
π The Road Ahead: Laying Down Roots Like a Boss
Keep that momentum going, and you'll be golden. Here are some extra nuggets of wisdom to sprinkle on your leadership sundae:
1. Reach out to your predecessor. Even if they left with a Taylor Swift-level breakup, they've got the inside scoop you need. π΅οΈββοΈ
2. Get your hands dirty. Experience your product like you're on an episode of "Undercover Boss" (minus the bad wigs). π₯Έ
3. Build your squad. Find those ride-or-die mentors who'll have your back when the corporate $#!% hits the fan. π¦ΈββοΈπ¦ΈββοΈ
And there you have it, folks! Your crash course in crushing those first 90 days. Remember, if you're feeling overwhelmed, just take a deep breath and channel your inner girlboss/guyboss/theyboss energy. You've got this! πͺ
Need more juice for your leadership journey? Slide into my DMs or hit up my website for some one-on-one coaching. Let's turn those virtual standups into power moves that'll have your team saying, "Yaaas, boss!" π€π
Now go forth and conquer, you magnificent beast! π¦π
Automate status reports
2-3 days a week, or maybe once a week, depending on the schedule you choose, everyone on your team shares their status updates and any problems without wasting unnecessary time in a meeting.
Your team members will appreciate starting their week seeing everyone elseβs accomplishments and goals, and ending it with sharing their own - and everyone in your team starts to see the bigger picture of what's happening.