You want to be ahead of the curve in onboarding – but not too far ahead of the curve.

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It's a Goldilocks sort of thing. 

• If you're behind everyone else, you're not in control.  Too cold.
• If you're too far ahead of everyone else, you're not leading.  You're out for a walk on your own.  Too hot.
• If you're slightly ahead of the pack, you can set the agenda in a way that's easy to follow.  Just right.