A.J. Mizes
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A.J. Mizes
The first few weeks in a new executive role feel like stepping onto a stage where the whole world is waiting for you to mess up.
The team watches your every move.
Leadership expects results.
And deep down, a small voice whispers: Do I actually belong here?
You tell yourself you need to prove your worth. Fast. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to prove anything—at least, not the way you think.
The worst mistake I see new leaders make is that they come in swinging.
They think they need to change everything, make a bold statement, flip the system overnight.
They believe impact = disruption.
But leadership isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about trust. And trust isn’t built through words—it’s built through small wins compounded.
Small, undeniable, momentum-building wins.
Fix something broken, even if it’s small.
Cut unnecessary meetings.
Streamline an approval process.
Give people back their time.
When you do, your team doesn’t just see you as “the new boss”—they see you as someone who makes life easier.
Don’t shake the system before you understand it.
The biggest power move you can make early on? Listen. Observe. Ask questions. When people feel heard, they stop resisting change—and they start trusting you to lead it.
1.) Set standards early.
If you let people walk over your time, they will. If you let meetings spiral into chaos, they will. The way you establish structure now determines how you’ll be treated later.
2.) Under-promise. Over-deliver.
The most respected leaders aren’t the ones who make the loudest promises—they’re the ones who quietly deliver results ahead of schedule.
3.)Build a personal proof bank.
Keep a folder of every compliment, every win, every moment of recognition. Because on the days when self-doubt creeps in (and it will), you’ll need a reminder: You are here for a reason.
New leadership isn’t about proving yourself—it’s about earning trust, creating impact, and building momentum.
Forget the spotlight. Focus on results.
The respect will follow.
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