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 At the beginning of the 20th century, Ivy Ledbetter Lee was one of the most influential people in public relations in America. He was also a very successful businessman. In 1918, Charles Schwab was one of the wealthiest people in the world who owned the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He invited Ivy Lee over for a consultation to boost the productivity of his team. When Schwab asked how much he should pay Lee for his services, Lee said “Nothing at all. But when you see the results in three months, write me a cheque for whatever you feel it’s worth to you.” After three months, Charles Schwab was so much satisfied with the productivity of the simple method given by Lee and with the overall progress of his business that he wrote Ivy Lee a cheque for $25,000 which is equivalent to $400,000 today. The Ivy Lee Method The Ivy Lee Method is a simple and relevant method that is more than a hundred years old. It is quite efficient as it focuses on prioritizing and eliminating the insig...