I worked with a woman, mid-level executive, who came to me frustrated because she’d been toiling away, proving herself over and over again, getting great job reviews, but not getting promoted to VP.
Here’s the mistake I see over and over again.
Most people don’t realize that major career pivots can require major changes in attitude, behavior… and positioning. You can’t keep on doing what you’re doing and expect anything to change.
When you’re a mid-level executive it’s all about doing the work, following direction from your managers and executing flawlessly.
But the job description changes significantly at the next level. It’s no longer about doing the work. It’s about having a vision for growth and the wisdom to decide what work should get done.
