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Executive Onboarding and Transitions

Episode Summary

Episode Summary A conversation with Lisa Colella, Executive Coach at CRA | Admired Leadership, exploring effective executive onboarding and transition strategies. Lisa shares insights on how new leaders can successfully navigate their first 90 days, build key relationships, and create meaningful impact while being mindful of organizational culture and existing dynamics.

Episode Notes

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Key Highlights

• Reframe onboarding from orientation to launch: - Focus on strategic priorities and trajectory - Create intentional symbols that demonstrate values - Build relationships with key stakeholders
• Everything communicates meaning: - Where leaders spend their time - Who they meet with first - Where they choose to sit - How they structure meetings
• Balance quick wins with long-term success: - Slow down to speed up - Listen through smart questioning - Build credibility through small, strategic victories - Avoid major changes before understanding culture
• Remote leadership considerations: - Prioritize some in-person time when possible - Multiple short touchpoints better than fewer long ones - Be intentional about communication frequency

Notable Quotes

• "As a new leader, you own your start, you own your performance, and you own your finish."
• "The best leaders slow down to speed up."
• "Four times fifteen is greater than sixty - multiple short touchpoints are more meaningful than one long conversation."

Featured Speaker

• Lisa Colella is a Coach at CRA | Admired Leadership, specializing in executive transitions and organizational communication. She brings extensive experience both implementing and leading executive onboarding programs across various industries.