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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about that honeymoon phase when a new person takes over a major organization or a big team. You know the type—they come in, they seem incredibly poised, and they immediately start talking about "long-term vision" and "stability."
On one hand, it’s exactly what you want to hear. After a period of chaos or constant turnover, you just want someone to grab the wheel and promise they aren't going anywhere. It feels like the storm is finally over.
But on the other hand, I can't help but feel a little skeptical. Is that confidence genuine, or is it just a polished PR move to calm the stakeholders? I remember back when my old company brought in a new director who acted like they had everything figured out from day one. Six months later, the whole structure collapsed because they were more focused on looking stable than actually doing the hard work of restructuring.
When someone says they are "ready for the long haul" before they've even finished their first season or year, does it actually build trust for you, or does it set the bar way too high for when things inevitably get messy?
On one hand, it’s exactly what you want to hear. After a period of chaos or constant turnover, you just want someone to grab the wheel and promise they aren't going anywhere. It feels like the storm is finally over.
But on the other hand, I can't help but feel a little skeptical. Is that confidence genuine, or is it just a polished PR move to calm the stakeholders? I remember back when my old company brought in a new director who acted like they had everything figured out from day one. Six months later, the whole structure collapsed because they were more focused on looking stable than actually doing the hard work of restructuring.
When someone says they are "ready for the long haul" before they've even finished their first season or year, does it actually build trust for you, or does it set the bar way too high for when things inevitably get messy?