Increasing trust and credibility with a team as a new leader is essential. However, it's equally important for each team member to recognize your leadership qualities. Today, we’ll explore one of the most critical moments for any new leader—the first individual meeting with a team member.

The initial one-on-one interaction sets the tone for your leadership journey and determines how your team will perceive you moving forward. You’ll learn how to make a powerful first impression beyond just showing up early, creating an environment of trust and openness.

You'll also discover how to align your team members’ personal goals with the company's objectives and some common pitfalls to avoid, such as rescheduling a meeting, imposing your agenda too early, or failing to listen to what drives your team members.

Whether stepping into a leadership role for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights that will help you make every meeting count, so tune in!

In this episode:

- Introduction to effective leadership

- Preparing for the first individual meeting

- Conducting the first one-on-one meeting

- Aligning employee and company goals

Preorder Nicolas’ book “The Mammoth in the Room: https://mammothleadershipsciences.com/book/

Citation for this episode:

Hogan, R., & Kaiser, R. B. (2005). What we know about leadership. Review of general psychology, 9(2), 169-180. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1037/1089-2680.9.2.169

Get in Touch with Me:

Website: http://www.mammothleadershipsciences.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspokorny

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MammothLeadershipSciences

The first few weeks in a new leadership role are crucial as they set the tone for your tenure and shape how your team perceives you. In today’s episode, I’ll share three critical strategies you must master during this pivotal period.

From the moment you step into your new role, your reputation begins to form, whether you realize it or not. Today, you’ll learn how to build a positive image by being approachable and showing genuine interest in those you meet.

We’ll also discuss the significance of ensuring your story is clear, concise, and consistent across all interactions. By approaching these early days with caution and avoiding early involvement in company politics, you’ll set the stage for long-term success.

Tune in for actionable insights on how to navigate the first four weeks in a new leadership role and establish yourself as a strong and effective leader.

In this episode:

- Why every interaction counts

- Crafting a clear and consistent message

- How to avoid early political pitfalls

- Summary and key takeaways

- How to preorder Nicolas’ book, “Mammoth in the Room”

Join the waitlist to Preorder Nicolas’ book “The Mammoth in the Room”

👉 https://mammothleadershipsciences.com/book/

Citations for this episode:

Hogan, R., & Kaiser, R. B. (2005). What we know about leadership. Review of general psychology, 9(2), 169-180. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232604395_What_We_Know_About_Leadership

Vugt, M. V., & Ronay, R. (2014). The evolutionary psychology of leadership: Theory, review, and roadmap. Organizational Psychology Review, 4(1), 74-95. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2041386613493635

Get in Touch with Me:

🌐 Website: https://www.mammothleadershipsciences.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspokorny

▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MammothLeadershipSciences

Have you ever considered how much weight your first impression as a leader carries when meeting your team for the first time? That initial interaction could set the tone for your entire leadership journey with them. So what happens if you get it wrong?

Today, you’ll learn how to choose the content and format of the first meeting, essential soft skills for effective communication, and practical tips for creating a positive, inclusive, and collaborative environment, such as being on time and focusing on team achievements rather than personal accolades.

Tune in to discover how you can make that critical first impression count and set the stage for long-term success as a leader.

In this episode:

- The importance of first impressions in leadership

- How to set up the first meeting

- Choosing the content for the first meeting

- Essential soft skills for that first interaction

- Research and evolutionary psychology of leadership

- How to get Nicolas’ book, “Mammoth in the Room”

Join the waitlist to Pre-Order Nicolas’ book “The Mammoth in the Room”

👉 https://mammothleadershipsciences.com/book/

Citations for this episode:

Vugt, M. V., & Ronay, R. (2014). The evolutionary psychology of leadership: Theory, review, and roadmap. Organizational Psychology Review, 4(1), 74-95. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274471020_The_evolutionary_psychology_of_leadership_Theory_review_and_roadmap

Hogan, R., & Kaiser, R. B. (2005). What we know about leadership. Review of general psychology, 9(2), 169-180. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232604395_What_We_Know_About_Leadership

Get in Touch with Me:

🌐 Website: https://www.mammothleadershipsciences.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspokorny

▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MammothLeadershipSciences