New manager leadership skills are put to the test in months 2-3 of your role. In this final episode of the First 90 Days series, I guide women in leadership and all new leaders through the critical transition from observation to ownership. You're 60 days into your new leadership role—and the dysfunction you noticed isn't going away. In this final episode of the First 90 Days series, I reveal how to transition from observation to ownership in months 2-3.

As you approach the three-month mark, it's time to move from watching and documenting to shaping what comes next. We'll tackle the practical realities of leadership for managers: building credibility through early wins, discerning which relationships to invest in deeply, and making tough calls about whether your team has the right people in the right seats.

Perfect for: New managers, directors, and executives in their first 90 days; women in leadership navigating organizational challenges; leaders stepping into roles where they need to establish credibility and drive change quickly.

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Master month two of your first 90 days as a new leader. This episode delivers career strategies and leadership tactics for assessment, alignment, and turning chaos into clarity. Learn the critical difference between observation and evaluation, why SWOT analysis is an essential tool for analyzing both teams and operational systems, and the right time to share your findings with your boss. Get actionable leadership & career guidance for navigating your critical transition period, plus straightforward frameworks that help new managers avoid analysis paralysis and build confidence through strategic thinking.

Perfect for:

• Women in leadership stepping into new director, manager, or executive roles
• New leaders navigating their first 90 days without structured onboarding support
• Directors and managers overwhelmed by information overload during organizational transitions
• Career-driven professionals seeking practical frameworks to assess teams and operations strategically

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New manager leadership skills are critical in your first 90 days—but not in the way you think. This episode explores essential leadership frameworks for managers stepping into their first leadership role or transitioning to a new management position. Learn why listening, learning, and building relationships matter more than making immediate changes, and discover proven strategies for new leaders to establish credibility without alienating their team.

In Part 1 of this 3-part series, I break down the crossroads every new leader faces: the pressure to prove yourself versus the wisdom to pause and observe. Whether you're navigating your first management role or taking on new leadership responsibilities, this episode covers the leadership development fundamentals that set successful managers apart in their first 90 days.

Key Topics:

• Why your first 90 days as a new manager require strategic restraint
• Understanding scope, stakeholders, and relationship dynamics in your new role
• Essential questions to ask your team, peers, and boss during onboarding
• How to build relationship capital that supports long-term leadership success
• Avoiding common mistakes that can derail new managers early

Perfect for first-time managers, experienced leaders in transition, or anyone preparing for a management promotion. Tune in to Part 2 next week for more practical guidance on leading effectively in your new role.

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