Advisory Board October 23, 2025
New leaders often find feedback tricky to navigate without compromising trust. Writing for the Harvard Business Review, executive coach Marissa Fernandez offers four strategies to help new leaders build credibility and lead with clarity.
4 imperatives for new leaders
1. Understand before acting.
The instinct to prove yourself in a new leadership role can be powerful, but moving too quickly can erode trust before it’s built.
“As a new leader, it’s tempting to jump straight into action, pushing for quick wins to demonstrate your value,” Fernandez writes. “But without understanding the broader context, even the most well-intentioned moves can backfire.”
To avoid that pitfall, Fernandez recommends assessing the landscape using a structured learning plan drawn from Michael Watkins’ The...
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