The Best Leaders Don’t Go It Alone

Why building relationships is your first power move.

A leader I recently coached walked into a new executive role with a rock-solid plan—and hit a wall within the first month.

Not because the plan was bad. But because they were trying to do it all alone.

The shift came when they paused execution and focused on connection. They reached out to peers, set up 1:1s, and asked real questions:

What’s working? What’s not? Who should I be learning from?

That simple pivot—networking with curiosity—changed everything. They found champions across departments, uncovered blockers early, and discovered key collaborators who helped scale their efforts and accelerate success.

Harvard Business Review research confirms it: leaders who leverage internal networks early on are significantly more effective in their transitions.

If you’re stepping into a new leadership role, remember—your first job isn’t to have all the answers. It’s to listen, learn, and link.

Strong networks build stronger leadership. 💼🤝

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