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The Hidden Cost of Your First Promotion
When you get promoted, your old team doesn't just lose a peer; they lose the person who understood their daily grind. This episode explores the 'empathy gap' that opens between new managers and their former colleagues. We look at why former peers often resent the promotion more than outsiders do, and how to bridge that gap without becoming a pushover. Using specific examples from mid-sized tech firms, we break down the psychological shift required to lead people who used to be equals. You will learn one concrete framework for resetting relationships after a promotion, focusing…
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