Part 2: Create a Winning Team

You’ve just stepped into a new leadership position. Now, what? Whether you’re building your team from scratch or inheriting an existing one, your first goal remains the same: creating a unified team that works together effectively. (Even if you’ve been leading for years, creating a cohesive team should still be one of your top goals.)

Believe in Yourself

Sometimes, the hardest part of leadership is making tough decisions about who should be on your team. There’s an old joke about a new CEO who, on his first day, fired every 25th employee at random. “This will show them who’s boss!” he told himself.

Clearly, there are healthier ways to establish authority.

It’s natural for the team to question whether you’re the right person for the job. They might think you’re too young, too old, too inexperienced, or even too experienced. While facing these doubts, it’s important to hold onto the truth: You were given this role because someone believed in your potential. Your job now is to prove them right.

To do this, these are the things you should focus on: