07/10/2026
Your first 90 days aren't just about proving yourself via your work.
They're about what senior leaders quietly decide about you before your name ever comes up in a talent conversation.
Most women walk in and do everything right: say yes, work hard, keep their heads down and then wonder why they're still being overlooked two years later.
The problem isn't performance. It's that performance and potential read very differently in a leadership conversation.
If the only thing leaders experience from you is dependability, that's exactly how they'll keep thinking about you.
Three shifts that actually move the needle in your first 90 days:
Identify who shapes your reputation (not just your direct manager).
Make your work remembered for the impact it created, not the effort it required.
Create moments where leaders experience how you think, not just what you produce.
Save this if you're stepping into a new role soon.