On a new VP's first day, a red flag is when they identify top talent and take action to retain them, while starting to remove underperformers.
Another red flag for a new VP is if they fail to quickly integrate the team they inherit, excluding legacy team members or neglecting specific parts of the team.
True managers understand the importance of going deep on the team they inherit in the first week and not making immediate drastic changes.
The ability to effectively manage and integrate with the existing team within the first days sets the tone for a successful VP of Sales.