Summary:

We’ve all heard the myth: your first 90 days in a new leadership role are about proving yourself with quick wins. But what if that’s the worst advice you could follow? In this episode, D’Mar Phillips tells the story of how trying to impress fast nearly backfired and what it taught him about slowing down, listening deeply, and letting trust set the pace for impact.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why quick wins can backfire

03:10 – Meet D’Mar: 20+ years in people leadership

06:00 – The employee handbook story gone sideways

10:15 – Handling feedback and managing emotions

14:30 – The ‘Listen, Look, Learn’ framework

18:40 – Why relationships are a contact sport

22:10 – Speed of change = speed of trust

26:20 – Lessons for new leaders entering big roles

30:00 – Don’t rush your destiny: playing the long game

Host Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Guest D'Mar Phillips: linkedin.com/in/dmarphillips

Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka