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From KPIs to Cultural Dynamics: The Essential Leadership Insights You Need for Your First 100 Days
Episode 819th September 2024 • The Mammoth in the Room • Nicolas Pokorny, PhD, MBA
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Stepping into a new leadership role can feel like navigating uncharted waters, especially when you're pressured to act quickly without fully grasping the business's complexities. You need insight and the right strategy to navigate the first 2-3 months effectively.



Today, you'll discover why understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) like revenue growth, profit margins, and cash flow is crucial for making informed decisions. We'll also discuss the importance of looking beyond the numbers to uncover underlying factors that affect your business. 



Understanding your organization's culture and team dynamics is critically important. Knowing who holds influence, even informally, can make or break your initiatives. You’ll also discover the importance of writing your leadership story and gathering and analyzing all necessary information to make effective decisions.



If you are feeling the weight of a new leadership position, this episode offers the strategic guidance you need to lead with confidence and clarity. Tune in for this and more!



In this episode:

- Analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Understanding organizational culture

- Combining financial and cultural evaluations

- Final thoughts and personal advice



Preorder Nicolas’ book “The Mammoth in the Room: https://mammothleadershipsciences.com/book/ 


Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Guide to Key Performance Indicators - https://pwc.to/3MMIfBY 

Well-Being in the Workplace and Its Relationship to Business Outcomes: A Review of Gallup Studies - https://bit.ly/3XvHF0p 


Get in Touch: 

Website: https://www.mammothleadershipsciences.com    

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspokorny 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MammothLeadershipSciences   

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