Recent surveys have shown that employees can be grouped in two main categories, according to their perception of a new leader:

• Warriors: they evaluate your knowledge, know-how and if you are really able to help them
• Worriers: they focus on the leadership approach that the new leader has designed for the company.

When taking over a management position, planning your transition as well as paying attention to the way you behave with the others are aspects that need to be taken into account.