Post by Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

CEOs should be playing by a different set of rules Being promoted from within usually makes job transitions easier. But when the role is fundamentally different, like a CEO position, the rules don’t always apply. Professor Harry Kraemer, Jr. MBA — who led a $12 billion healthcare company — shares five things every new CEO should do in their first month. - Manage the fishbowl: Every CEO is compared to their predecessors, so stay focused on being true to your values with a consistent self-reflection practice. - Attract your followers: Leadership at this level is a test of whether others will follow you, which they’ll only do if you’re relatable and can relate to them too. - Empower the best team: People will support you if they know their feedback and input are important to you. - Focus on what is next: Leadership changes offer the chance for a strategic revamp, so avoid simply following what your competitors are doing. - Build a sounding board: You need a supportive, honest set of people to remind you of who you are as a person, not just as a leader. Find the full article in Forbes on what every CEO should get right in their first 30 days: https://kell.gg/524e19 #KelloggLeader