THE BLOG

She had just come back.
Several months off. Rest. Reflection.

When she returned, she told her company she wanted out of operational work.

They listened. They cared.

Together, they decided to move her into an assistant branch manager position, a role that sounded less intense, more strategic.

You’ve just been promoted from individual contributor to new manager.
It’s supposed to feel like a leap forward.
So why can it feel like a step back?

Because now, you’re not aiming for performance — you’re aiming for leadership.
And as the saying goes: what got you here won’t get you there.

You’re...

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