Emerging Leaders

You have that shining star employee who wants new opportunities. You see their potential and decide to promote them into a leadership position. It turns out to be a bumpy transition. They seem to struggle to lead. They were such a star and you don’t understand why.

Does this sound familiar? The challenge is that transitioning from individual contributor to leader isn’t easy. Many new leaders are promoted into the role without training or guidance. They were great at their role so they should be able to just figure it out.

Imagine if you invest in their transition and provide them the guidance and framework to define their leadership style and learn about the complexities of leading. Imagine them feeling so empowered in their new role that the team is thriving under their leadership. A leadership that provides vision, motivation and support. Imagine what this would look like for your organization.

New leaders need support and guidance as they navigate these leadership responsibilities. I have worked with many emerging leaders who have a limited understanding of what leadership means. They want success and to prove their worth but don’t have the tools to create an environment to support their goals.

Recently, I worked with a newly promoted leader who was energized and wanted to make a difference. They were trying to meet what they thought were the expectations of the company and were relying on how they had seen others leaders behave in the past. It just didn’t feel right and they weren’t feeling successful.

As we worked together, it quickly became clear they needed to define their own leadership style and create a path forward. As they began to understand what it takes to lead, a vision was developed around who they wanted to be as a leader and a plan designed to grow in that direction. Today, they are building their leadership brand, empowering the team and guiding success toward organizational goals.

When promoting leaders, have a plan for their success. Invest in their growth. It will pay dividends in the long run. If you are a new leader or have a new leader in your organization, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to learn more about how a coach can support this journey. Making the decision to connect can transform you in exciting ways.