Welcome to Episode 50! We've made it to the top 1% of podcasters—and in this milestone episode, we're talking about why leadership transitions are so hard and what actually needs to change when you move to a new level.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The Peter Principle: Why people rise to their "level of incompetence" (spoiler: it's not about your capability—it's about operating at the wrong level)
• The Leadership Pipeline Framework: The three things that must change at every transition—your skills, time allocation, and work values
• The First Major Passage: Moving from individual contributor to manager, and why you can't keep doing everyone's work while also leading a team
• The Reality of Working Managers: How to balance your own deliverables with developing your team (even when your organization expects both)
• The Meeting Problem: Why you're working evenings and weekends, and what needs to shift in how you manage your calendar

Key Takeaway: What got you here won't get you there. If you're struggling at a new leadership level, that's not failure—it's a sign you're at a transition point and need to retrofit your foundation.

Resources Mentioned:

1. The Leadership Pipeline by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, and James Noel
2. New Program Alert: I'm launching a pilot program to help leaders retrofit their foundations! Only 25 spots available. Email support@clairelaughlin.com with "RETROFIT" in the subject line to learn more.

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What strategies have you used to successfully manage a leadership transition? Or, what challenges have you faced when moving from one role to another? Share your thoughts with me on LinkedIn or Instagram @Claire Laughlin Consulting.

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