There are very few books I find myself endlessly recommending to others. One of them is Michael Watkin’s The First 90 Days. It does a fabulous job at addressing that real and pressing challenge: How do you flourish in your first days in a new job or role, knowing that those first 90 days will make and break your longer-term success?
Michael’s been both an academic and a practitioner, so he brings both heart and hands into this conversation. We talk about:
- The aHa! moment when it became clear that the challenge of transitions would be Michael’s own ‘Great Work’
- The power of focus, and what number is “too many” for your A-list of priorities
- A simple but powerful tactic to stay ‘on task’ once you’ve defined your priorities
- The danger of the comfort zone – and the role of delegation in making a difference
- What “improv” has to do with success.
You can learn more about Michael’s work on his website.
