The First 90 Days in Government Quotes

“Start by considering these criteria: • Competence. Does this person have the necessary technical competence and experience to do the job? • Judgment. Does this person exercise good judgment when faced with time pressures or when information is ambiguous? • Energy. Does this team member approach his or her tasks enthusiastically or lethargically? • Focus. Is this person capable of setting or adhering to priorities, or is he or she prone to divergence? • Relationships. Does this person get along with other team members and support collective decisions, or is he or she difficult to work with? • Trust. Can you rely on this person to keep his or her word and follow through on commitments?”
― Peter H. Daly, The First 90 Days in Government: Critical Success Strategies for New Public Managers at All Levels

“Leadership is ultimately about leverage. Effective leaders leverage themselves—their ideas, energy, relationships, and influence—to create new patterns in organizations.”
― Peter H. Daly, The First 90 Days in Government: Critical Success Strategies for New Public Managers at All Levels