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 ...
Once upon a time, there was a village where villagers used to live with peace and harmony. One giant monster used to come at the gate of the village on every full moon night and used to challenge the villagers. He used to tell them that they must give him their gold ornaments and food to him or they must send their bravest person to fight with him otherwise, he will kill all of the villagers. Just because of the fiery personality of that monster no one came forward to fight the monster. This thing continued for several years. Many times few of the brave villagers tried to challenge the monster but they stepped back after listening to the menacing voice and personality of the monster. As the full moon night start approaching, villagers start shivering just because of fear of the monster. One day a new person visited the village and some of the villagers apprised him about the grave problem. This new person decided to challenge the monster despite his frightful personality. On the ...