Chris and Roberto tackle the challenge of starting a new leadership role while staying true to your principles. They discuss how the pressure to deliver immediate results can test your commitment to humane leadership and offer practical advice on how to succeed without becoming a "boss." ✨

Here's what we covered:

🎯 Balancing results and principles: We explore the constant trade-off between the pressure to deliver results in a new role and the commitment to leading with compassion and empathy.

🤔 The power of self-awareness: Chris and Roberto highlight the need for self-reflection to recognize when stress might be causing you to slip into less-humane, "boss-like" behaviors.

🤝 Empowerment as a cornerstone: Roberto shares how delegating tasks and empowering his new team not only manages his stress but also fosters a productive and happier work environment.

🗣️ Setting clear expectations: We discuss why transparent, measurable, and objective communication from day one is crucial for aligning your team and preventing misunderstandings.

👨‍🏫 Coaching for correction: Chris points out that providing corrective feedback is one of the most difficult tasks for a new leader. Doing it humanely is essential for building long-term trust.

😄 The happiness formula: Roberto introduces his unique equation (Happiness = Reality - Expectations) as a simple yet powerful tool for managing both team morale and business outcomes.

Starting a new leadership role is a critical moment. It's your first chance to build a foundation of trust and set the tone for a high-performing, sustainable team culture. This week, we focus on how to establish yourself as an effective and humane leader from day one.

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How have you maintained your leadership principles when starting a new job? What strategies helped you balance the need for quick wins with the long-term goal of building a great team? Let's discuss how we can make a positive impact from the very beginning. 💬

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