S5 E13 - How To Thrive In A New Role with Brenda Harrington

The Inspire Podcast

The "Great Resignation" has led to unprecedented worker mobility. But whether you are thinking of changing roles, leaving your company, or have already started a new role, there are some important things to know and prepare for if you want to thrive. In this episode Bart speaks with Brenda Harrington of Adaptive Leadership, who shares how she coaches executives in anticipation of new moves, and what she helps them do when they take on new positions. Brenda explains how to be realistic about the next step, how to adopt a new mindset, and to develop your authentic power center. Brenda shares stories and examples from her practice that show how to implement this advice in your own career. Learn more about Brenda and Adaptive Leadership Strategies at their website: adaptiveleadershipstrategies.com And get a copy of Brenda's book, Access Denied at: https://access-denied.net/ 00:39 Show intro 01:14 Welcoming Brenda 01:57 Brenda's career story 04:29 Early years of starting her company 05:58 Coaching has arrived on the cultural landscape 06:19 Her book 06:38 How did helping people in new roles become the focus? 07:05 Not personally intimidated by change 07:26 Shifting mindset 08:08 People's willingness to change 08:55 Put your toe in the water 10:49 Helping people in new roles - Advice 11:34 Be realistic 12:32 The myth of leadership 13:28 Defining success 13:59 Assessing the new reality of the role 14:45 What to learn in the first 90 days on the job 15:10 Due diligence 15:19 Understanding the power structure in the new role 16:27 Example of hidden culture 18:22 Backchannels 19:24 Adopting the right mindset 20:50 Asking the right kind of questions 24:47 Let go of 'doing' 25:51 Developing a different value system 28:05 The costs of being a leader 28:33 Developing your authentic power center 29:09 How to find authenticity 30:11 Reflecting your style 31:55 Bart talks about the trend towards more authenticity in leadership 33:03 Encourage diversity of thought 33:58 Bart summarizes the discussion 34:48 Social contract 37:38 Thank yous