> Will I be expected to hit the ground running ... Very few companies do a good job nurturing and guiding new hires. However, you can take ownership of managi

> Will I be expected to hit the ground running ... Very few companies do a good job nurturing and guiding new hires. However, you can take ownership of managing the process. Read George Bradt's book New Leader's 100 Day Action Plan, while geared towards mid-to-senior level executives, you'll find many solid take-aways on managing up > http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16775717-new-leaders-100-day-action-plan http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16775717-new-leaders-100-... On Mentorship-- the best mentoring relationships grow organically. Regularly seek out the advice and counsel of senior colleagues, go as high-up as you can. You'll know the ones you click with. The best senior execs will actually welcome a reverse mentoring opportunity. There may some things you're able to help them on.