Keith Rollag Books
Keith Rollag is an associate professor of management and former dean at Babson College. His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and how people adapt to new roles and environments.
Known for: What To Do When You're New: How to Be Comfortable, Confident, and Successful in New Situations
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What To Do When You're New: How to Be Comfortable, Confident, and Successful in New Situations
In this practical guide, Keith Rollag draws on psychological research and real-world examples to help readers overcome the anxiety of new situations. The book provides actionable strategies for making great first impressions, talking to strangers, and building confidence when entering unfamiliar environments, whether at work, school, or social settings.
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Understanding Newness: Why It Feels So Hard
When I began studying how people adjust to new environments, one point became clear: the anxiety of being new isn’t about incompetence—it’s about uncertainty. Newness activates what psychologists call 'social threat response': our brains perceive unfamiliar people and contexts as potential danger zo...
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The Power of First Impressions
First impressions aren’t superficial—they’re the foundation on which future interactions rest. In organizational life, the impressions formed during your first few days can shape how others interpret your competence and personality for months to come. But the good news is that these impressions are ...
From What To Do When You're New: How to Be Comfortable, Confident, and Successful in New Situations
About Keith Rollag
Keith Rollag is an associate professor of management and former dean at Babson College. His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and how people adapt to new roles and environments. He has written extensively on workplace relationships and newcomer socialization.
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