From the course: Leading from the Middle
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Dealing with loneliness
- Rising through the ranks in your organization can be exciting and rewarding, but it also requires some sacrifices you might not have anticipated. To be frank, it can be lonely at the top. You might find yourself squeezed in multiple directions and notice your relationships are changing. You may spend your days surrounded by people, and yet feel lonely. I recently spoke with Sabrina, a newly promoted vice-president at a midsize firm, about this. During our check-in she mentioned feeling isolated from her former peers and feeling a bit intimidated about the work ahead of her. We're both confident she's ready for the challenges that come with her new position, so I reminded her that this feeling is a legitimate and commonly felt concern and talking about these feelings can be tricky. You can be excited about your role and experience frustrations at the same time. Can you trust your new peers with this information?…
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