Taking on a New Leadership Role is fraught with obstacles that can undermine your best efforts to establish authority and build support. There are challenges inherent in succeeding a much-admired predecessor or carrying out radical change initiatives, whether you are rising from within your organization or joining from outside. Make no mistake, say the authors: the planning you do before you take the reins is critical to achieving your goals. If you don't get it right from the start, you may not make it. Filled with timeless lessons of leadership, succession, and transition, Right from the Start is for everyone who wants to ensure that their first steps in a new job will be the ones that lead to enduring success. Book jacket.