About this episode
With 39% of new executives underperforming in their new role, succeeding as a new leader requires more than ambition — it takes the right tools, insights and political savvy.
Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio joins first to introduce Gartner Executive FastStart™ — a curated set of tools, roadmaps and resources to help new executives overcome the triple constraint of time, information and relationships. Then Gartner Fellow Tina Nunno walks through her framework of four leadership styles to help new leaders navigate the political realities of any organization.
Tune in to discover:
- Why new executives struggle and how the triple constraint holds them back
- How Executive FastStart helps leaders achieve early wins and build trust
- The four political leadership styles and how to identify your own
- How to quickly adapt to the political dynamics of your executive team
Dig deeper:
- Download your own personalized copy of Gartner Executive FastStart
- Watch the full Executives in a New Role playlist on YouTube
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