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If you just got promoted and your first instinct is to prove you deserve it — stop.
In this episode, I share the 3 things I now tell every new manager to focus on instead.
You'll learn:
✅ Why "proving energy" is the biggest trap for new leaders
✅ The exact 3 questions to ask in your first team 1-on-1s
✅ How to set expectations that are clear without being controlling
✅ What to compile at the end of your first month to build your real plan
Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenparnold/
Are you a new leader looking for support? Check out Made to Lead, our 12-week cohort for first time people leaders.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themadeleader
By Jen Arnold, Leadership Consultant & Coach5
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If you just got promoted and your first instinct is to prove you deserve it — stop.
In this episode, I share the 3 things I now tell every new manager to focus on instead.
You'll learn:
✅ Why "proving energy" is the biggest trap for new leaders
✅ The exact 3 questions to ask in your first team 1-on-1s
✅ How to set expectations that are clear without being controlling
✅ What to compile at the end of your first month to build your real plan
Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenparnold/
Are you a new leader looking for support? Check out Made to Lead, our 12-week cohort for first time people leaders.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themadeleader