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Stepping Into a Senior Leadership Role

Stepping up into a senior leadership role requires a whole new way of leading – something that catches many leaders off guard.

Carol Yang

Stepping up into a senior leadership role requires a whole new way of leading – something that catches many leaders off guard.

Not surprisingly then, studies by McKinsey reveal that nearly half of all executive leadership transitions fail within the first two years.

To succeed, shifts are required across several different areas including the leader’s identity, what they focus on, and how they lead.

I share below the 7 key areas that leaders need to pay attention to as they transition into bigger roles –



In my work with leaders, we often begin with how their identity needs to shift, unlocking new ways of leading to enable a successful transition right from the start.

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