New role, expanded scope, a first C-suite seat, or the leadership half of a merger. The first 100 days set the narrative — this is targeted support for exactly that window, when a misread costs the most.
Stakeholders, unwritten rules, where trust already exists and where it must be earned. Resist the urge to act before you understand.
A small number of visible, winnable moves that signal direction without burning credibility. We pressure-test each one.
Operating rhythm, decision rights, and the leadership story your team can repeat back to you. Momentum becomes self-sustaining.
Whether the move is next quarter or next week, the earlier we start, the more of the window you keep.