4 traps to avoid as you transition into a leadership role

4 traps to avoid as you transition into a leadership role 
Harvard Business Review; by David Lancefield; 9/17/24 
Lisa came to me for help at the end of the first 90 days in her first C-suite role. She had started confidently, sharing her story, setting out her hopes for her new organization, and working hard to create some quick wins — but soon the problems started piling up: Investors were confused about the strategic direction, employees felt let down by unfulfilled promises, and customers remained unimpressed by the service they received. We reflected on what she could have done differently. ... She had fallen into four traps I’ve observed in my work with C-suite executives over the last 25 years. They divert attention from what matters and impair decision-making — just when you need to be on your A-game. Here’s what to watch out for and what to do instead.

• The Lingering Trap ... [what to do]
• The Adrenaline Trap ... [what to do]
• The Judgement Trap ... [what to do]
• The Dogma Trap ... [what to do]