🏁 Post 3 of 6 | Quick Wins Build Trust — And Trust Builds Momentum

This is part 3 of my 6-part series on executive transitions, drawn from my chapter in Coaching Perspectives X.

By now, you’ve mapped your 90-day plan. But here’s the next big test:
How do you show you're the right person for the job — fast?
The answer: Earn trust early by delivering meaningful quick wins.

📍 The truth is, people start evaluating new executives on Day One.
Not to undermine them, but to know — can we rely on this person?
Will they move the business forward?

Quick wins matter not because they solve everything, but because they:

- Show progress is happening

- Boost morale and team confidence

- Give sponsors and clients a reason to lean in

- Create space for long-term impact

Here’s what I coach executives to do in the first few weeks:

- Clarify what matters to each stakeholder (and it's not always the same).

- Embed visible milestones into project plans.

- Communicate progress clearly — and flag risks without drama.

- Say no to scope creep unless resources follow.

🎯 Executives aren’t promoted to keep busy — they’re trusted to deliver outcomes.

So deliver early, and deliver smart.

📘 In my Coaching Perspectives X chapter, I explore how trust accelerates careers — and how quick wins are your fastest way there.

👉 What’s one small early win that had a big impact on your leadership journey?