Episode 89: Peer to Supervisor

Have you made the transition from peer to supervisor or are you hoping to get promoted within your organization?

As you advance in your career, at some point you’ll likely manage people who were formerly your peers. They may have even been your friends.

I lived this: In my first big management role, I went—overnight—from being the friend you had margaritas with to being the boss who did your performance review.

I knew that it would be a difficult transition. I could not have anticipated it would be one of the biggest professional challenges I experienced.

This episode shares what I wish someone had told me and how you can be intentional with your immediate next steps in order to be successful with this transition.

Your One Bold Move: Thoughtfully prepare for how to make your transition as a new manager, especially if you were previously their peer. What made you a great colleague was caring about the people you worked with, and now this is your chance to bring that compassion, empathy, and support to your team in a new way.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, or Messy.fm.

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