Are you or someone you know stepping into a new leadership role? This guide is for you!
When starting out as a leader, there are two things you bring with you:
- Your resume
- Your speech
Your resume is easy. It’s all the crap you did in your career to this point. You’ll be judged on that resume by your new team. It can go several ways, but usually, if you get hired, you have the resume to back it up.
Crafting your Day 1 speech is the important part. It’s your chance to share your vision, goals, and leadership style with your team. Here’s what your speech should cover:
- Why you’re the right person for the job and what drives you.
- Your role and objectives within the organization.
- How the team fits into your plans.
- Clear metrics for success.
- Insights into your leadership style.
Although it might be tempting to wait until you’re more familiar with the team, it’s important to deliver your speech early on. Your Day 1 speech sets the tone for your leadership and builds trust with your team. Get ‘er done!
You are now the leader. All eyes are on YOU for the answers. You might not have any of them, yet, but you better make it sound like you have them, or you’re about to discover them!
You only bring two things with you into each new position. You only control one of them, at this point. Don’t miss.