Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction Habit six of Stephen R Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people is “Synergize”. Covey says that it is always better to work in synergy with others. When we give a conducive environment to others where they can also express their feelings, we can get the best solution to any big problem. Successful leaders use the power of synergy by merging multiple forces like people, companies, etc. This concept can be understood with the help of one practical example. Let us assume that Company A is an expert in manufacturing the motorcycles but lacks logistical skills but Company B has a super-efficient logistical system. Here Company A and Company B can synergize their expertise to serve the customer in the shortest possible time. Synergy will help these companies to multiply their revenue while decreasing the expenses, which is not possible if they work separately. Habit 6: Synergize There are multiple steps by which we can synergize with others: 1. Give a thought to the Opini...