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 Many times we used to crave for the credit of our deeds and if someone gets our credit then we used to become very sad. Oseola McCarty is an exceptional example of leading without a title. Her story clearly shows us how we can get 10X results by starting very small. She was not a very big superstar or any Prime Minister of the country but she was just a woman who used to washcloths in a laundry. Despite being a laundry worker, she received honors from several heads of the states of different countries. She also received an honorary Doctorate from Harvard University. Let us understand her story in more detail. Early life Oseola McCarty started washing clothes at a very early age at a laundry. She used to save each and every dime she used to get in dirty clothes. And every day she used to deposit those dimes in a local bank. This act was so insignificant that no one might have predicted the result of her meager savings. This was just like a small improvement we can do in our...