How do you prepare to lead when they reject the old pathways to success?

I have been seeing the raising trend with my older clients. My research has unearthed the view that the increase in responsibility, stress and work, compounded with a clear lack of support, and training and the marginal pay increase does not add up. So, why bother.

I get the arguments and respect the decision. What I add to the conversation is the acknowledgement that the middle management role, does come with invaluable skills to learning. Some of which are:

• Building relationships across various roles and responsibilities

• Deep people and talent management skills

• strategic thinking and decision-making; within a safe place to make mistakes

• Adaptability, and resilience skill

• Influence, how to develop and build it across an organization

When people rise in position without learning some of these skills, the outcome is not great. So as a coach and mentor, my focus becomes, how to help this generation, gain the skills and practice needed to succeed, within this new career choice.

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