It’s a golden opportunity – the Fuzzy Front End between Accepting or being named to a new position and actually starting. Those taking Advantage of that time and embracing the full potential of executive onboarding do dramatically better in the early days of their new role. Those not taking advantage of that time tend to have much less pleasant experiences. The prescription is relatively simple. Take advantage of the time. Plan. Get set up. Invest in relationships and learning.

Leveraging the Fuzzy Front End to get a head start makes so much sense from any perspective that it always amazes me when people resist the chance. The excuses sound like this.

• My old firm wants me to work until the Friday before I start my new job.
• My new firm wants me to start as soon as possible.
• I need to take some time off and recharge (with or without family).

That’s what people with a victim mentality say.

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