The first few months of work for a new CEO can be like being trapped in a pressure cooker. But by staying humble and asking for help, new execs can make a smooth transition.

As Burson-Marsteller continues its search for a new CEO to replace Thomas Nides, who left less than a year after taking the job, many are reminded that those first few months of work can be challenging. (Not that the pressure of the job sent Nides packing - ...