How to Actually Succeed in a New Leadership Role | Office Hours

The gist

1. In your first senior role, sit with direct reports, teach skills one-on-one, show up early, and deflect credit to build trust fast.
2. Galloway says close friendships have dropped by two-thirds since 1990, and the workplace is now where 54% of adults make friends.
3. Passion follows mastery, not the reverse: getting genuinely good at something creates the rewards and relationships that make work feel meaningful.
4. If you lack financial security, pick an industry where you can become excellent first, then reassess for passion and opportunity in one to two years.