48 pages 1 hour read

Michael D. Watkins

The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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What techniques does Michael D. Watkins use to underscore the significance of the initial days in a new leadership role as a pivotal period in the book? What broader implications does this emphasis carry for leaders undergoing transitions?

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In what ways does The First 90 Days adhere to or deviate from the conventions of the self-help genre?

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Watkins introduces the idea of “Virtuous Cycles.” To what extent does Watkins present strong leadership as a moral matter?