5 Things New Managers Need To Do In Their First Week

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Congratulations on your promotion to manager!...But now what

Stepping into a management position for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know to thrive in your first week as a new manager. I’ll dive into why your initial focus should be on listening rather than making immediate changes—learning your team’s roles, working styles, and goals is crucial to your success. Leadership isn’t about making sweeping changes on day one; it’s about being curious, continuously learning, and helping your team do their best work ever. If you’re ready to make the most out of your first managerial role and lead your team to success, listen up.

00:00 Congratulations! You're a manager now!

00:40 I'm Dr. David Burkus

00:56 First step: do nothing (sorta)

02:00 What to ask in those first meetings.

05:35 Help your team manage up.

07:00 Your identity is going to change.

09:06 Keep learning so you don’t get stale.

10:40 Practical Implications

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One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever.

He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy.

A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.

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