December 1, 2025

Surviving Your First Leadership Transition in Technology

Most advice about leadership transitions is sugarcoated: “Trust the process, be patient, focus on people.” While that’s not wrong, it’s not the whole story. In this candid episode, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke break through the noise to talk about what actually matters when you step into a new role: defining success metrics, proving yourself with early wins, and building credibility fast. Leadership transitions are less about theory and more about execution, and the way you handle those first 90 days can set the tone for years to come.