Your new C-suite leaders might be making things sound worse than they are. Here's how to deal with it.

New executives may bad-mouth previous systems to position themselves as saviors, creating a narrative that justifies their presence and extends their time to implement changes.

By dramatizing issues during onboarding, new leaders can suture their worth and redirect expectations, ensuring a longer timeframe to execute their vision for the company.

This tactic not only secures a new leader's role but also influences perceptions of the previous leadership, allowing them to elevate their status while undermining predecessors.

In essence, criticizing existing processes can be a strategic move for new executives, leveraging it as a springboard for their initiatives and sustaining their leadership credibility.

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