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How to build confidence
How to connect with people on a deeper level
How to create a positive first impression
Keep the door open
During that first meeting, schedule a follow-up talk a few weeks out.
And make clear that you value an ongoing candid dialogue.
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The “Stop-Start- Sustain” framework
Invite a detailed conversation about the current role with a “Stop-Start-Sustain” framework:
- Stop – things that are counterproductive, prohibitively burdensome, or inefficient
- Start – ideas for improving the role and the company
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Give them time to prepare for the talk
Schedule things at least a few days in advance and share a complete agenda.
It’s intimidating to talk to the new boss, and more so when the topics are unknown.
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Discourage gossip and personal attacks
Expect that some teammates will interpret time with the new leader as an ideal opportunity to denigrate other co-workers.
Head this off at the pass with a ground-rule: In that initial conversation, we won’t be talking about the effectiveness of anyone except for the employee’s direct r...
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Address unspoken assumptions
Some teammates may be expecting enhanced compensation or promotions based on verbal statements made by your predecessor. A teammate may have even expected to get your job.
As such, it’s a good idea to directly ask “what career conversations have you had before today that may not be capt...
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Avoid jumping right into business
Ask questions to better understand the person and his/her motivations and values.
Start with open-ended questions about family, pursuits outside of work, why they joined your organization, and why they have stayed. And share your own story.
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Nurturing The Relationship With A Mentor: Sealing The Deal
- You can build up the case to touch base again in a few weeks in the thank you email.
- Make follow up meeting requests informal.
In about three to four meetings, you will have a general idea regarding the quality of the mentor and if you want to label the relati...
Reaching out
- Consider reaching out to someone with different 'touches', such as a phone call, email, written letter, or an appropriate gift.
- Pace your follow-ups. Every two weeks is a good starting place, and if they don't respond, try a monthly follow-up.
- Give them an 'out' if they nee...
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