Starting Off Right Doesn’t Always Mean Relying on Your Strengths
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We put a lot of effort into getting new jobs.  But that’s not the end of the story. How do we ensure things go well once we’ve started?  Episodes 15 and 16 are both about starting off right.  In this episode, Michael speaks with colleague Dennis Adsit, Ph.D., about misconceptions we can have in starting new jobs, especially in very senior positions.  We learn that there is a huge amount of new-job roadkill out there and that relying on your strengths can sometimes be counterproductive.  To borrow the title of a well-known coaching book, what got you here won’t get you there.  Listen for some specific tips on starting off right.   
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