Your direct manner could be a liability at the beginning of the week. Couch your critiques carefully, and bring along a partner to soften your messaging in any client meetings. On wednesday and thursday, you're in charge, or should be. Offer to pick up someone else's slack if it'll help you position yourself in a managerial role. Otherwise, prioritize projects in which you can run the show. By friday and through the weekend, pitching in with the team comes naturally, and with your strength added in, a big payoff is just around the corner.