Networking is an expected part of a senior leader's role, but it isn't something that either comes naturally or feels very comfortable for many.

Answering these questions will not only make sure you hit the ground running in your first days and weeks in post, but also gives a focus that won't leave you like a headless chicken.

An organisational strategy provides the overall direction for a business, but its most senior leaders - usually the Board - will want confidence that its people (including the CEO) are able to design and deliver it. That's where your personal vision and strategy helps you to stand out.

As a leader in a new job, the temptation to make quick changes in order to demonstrate your value can be high. But done badly it can have a lasting impact on your reputation and effectiveness.

So how can you start getting buy-in for your plans?

Talking with a newly appointed CEO, I asked him this question…

I've been thinking a lot about what it means to show up authentically as a leader ... just being yourself.

When I started in my corporate career and promoted into more senior roles I had the wrong people as role models. I thought I needed to look and behave like them in order to succeed.

You know you need to be talking to as many people across your organisation and beyond during your first few days and week in a new job. But what should you be asking?

A CEO needs to make sure their team will reflect and represent the vision and strategy they are trying to execute. They are not so much interested in your specialist knowledge but more about the other things that you can bring to the table.

A one-size-fits-all approach won't work as a leader if you want to make that all-important connection.

Instead you need to learn how to adapt your style in a way that will be meaningful and understood to a range of people.

The average length of tenure for a UK CEO is less than five years. In some sectors, such as the NHS, that drops to as low as three-and-a-half.

Every part of your business is an opportunity to build connection. Build that trust.

And nowadays, people are also looking to businesses and leaders to be reflecting their views and standing up for the things that they believe in.

Do you think that launch plans are for businesses / products / services / initiatives only?

Well they can be for people too ... especially if you are starting a new job in a senior position.