Unique Approach to Onboarding Explores the Destructive Assumptions Made about New Leader "Fit"

    BLACKLICK, OH, May 24, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Headlines often feature stories of executives being abruptly fired from high-profile roles. The residual effects of leader failure negatively impact the entire organization, and can damage a new leader's career and personal life. Although companies typically do a good job at selection, many continue to blame a lack of "fit" as the primary cause of derailment.

In response to these trends, Leader OnBoarding (LOB) recently launched the book The Myth of "Fit": Unlock New Leader Success with High-Impact Onboarding. This publication offers a distinctive view of onboarding -- that fit can (and must) be engineered by both the organization and the new leader. Authors Linda S. Reese, PhD, and Stephanie Henderson -- established experts in the field of leader transitions -- rectify the common misconception that new leader fit is to be assumed, and a naturally-occurring phenomenon.

When describing her motivation for writing The Myth of "Fit," Linda Reese says, "It's time to discard the illusion of the new leader 'glass slipper.' More than one leader -- or kind of leader -- has what it takes to be successful. And it's everyone's job to help them."

In addition to uncovering the hidden risks of new leader transitions, this book provides insights and valuable tools for those wishing to improve the onboarding experience, including: new leaders, HR partners, hiring managers, recruiters, coaches, and business owners.

After a soft launch in April, 2017, the book was officially released on May 1, 2017, and is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998502340. LOB believes The Myth of "Fit" will be a robust competitor in the growing market of executive onboarding publications. Those interested in reading a preview can download chapter one at http://leaderonboarding.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/The-Myth-of-Fit-Chapter-One-Preview-Pre-Release-2017.pdf.

Linda Reese is the Managing Partner of LOB, with professional training in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and 20 years of onboarding experience. She also founded (and leads) books4kids2keep -- a not-for-profit organization that strives to build personal libraries in the homes of high-need children in Central Ohio. Stephanie Henderson (coauthor) is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of business experience. She's been with LOB for over 10 years as an onboarding expert, executive coach, and organizational development consultant.

A speaking tour is being planned in support of the book release. To schedule radio interviews, or speaking engagements, contact [email protected].

Leader OnBoarding is a management consulting firm that specializes in accelerating new leader success. For more information, visit http://leaderonboarding.com/.

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