Unlike your experience in the military, promotions in the private (civilian) sector can be unpredictable.
Updated May 19, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT
Unlike your experience in the military, promotions in the private (civilian) sector can be unpredictable.
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May 19, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT
Keep your boss happy, develop your ‘personal boardroom’, ask for honest feedback, don’t take the notes in every meeting and…
Anja van Beek, director of the WholeLeader Collective, advises on how to handle the transition after a promotion
These five things shape how quickly a hiring manager trusts you.
It usually starts with one small request. Your manager asks you to pull together a report, sit in on a client call or cover…
Treat downtime or lulls in activity as a chance to reflect and regroup.
Leadership growth is as much about identity as it is about skill. When you cling to your old job after being promoted to a…
