7d • General Discussion
How To Lead a Team You Didn’t Choose
One of the hardest challenges for new managers is inheriting a team you didn’t choose. Maybe you were promoted, or maybe you were dropped into a group with personalities and dynamics already in motion. Either way, it can feel awkward, overwhelming, and even unfair.
Here’s the truth: great leaders rarely get to pick their teams. Instead, they earn trust, set expectations, and shape culture from the inside out.
Here are 3 quick steps to start leading a team you didn’t choose:
- Listen before you lead. Spend the first two weeks asking open-ended questions like, “What’s working well here? What would you change?”
- Look for influencers. Every team has “silent leaders” who set the tone. Earn their trust, and others will follow.
- Set small wins. Pick one visible problem you can fix quickly with the team. It shows you’re invested in making their lives easier.
👉 In our Skool community, I dive deeper into how to reset culture and build buy-in as a new manager. But here in the feed, I want to hear from you:
Question for you:
What’s been the hardest part of leading a team you didn’t pick? Drop your experience below — I’ll reply with 1 practical strategy for your situation.
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