What Got You Here Probably Won’t Get You There

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You just got promoted. Now what?

In this short, punchy episode, Gerry poses one essential question that every new (and not-so-new) leader needs to answer.

Because leadership isn’t just a new job…
…it’s a whole new identity.

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SPEAKER_00 (00:05):
Welcome to Leading People with me, Jerry Murray.
This week it's One Simple Thing,where in each episode I share a
quick, actionable tip to helpyou bring out the best in
yourself and others.
One simple thing is created foryoung leaders.

(00:27):
But hey, us older folks canstill learn a thing or two.
Ask my dog, he's learned a fewnew tricks recently.
Here's a question for you.
Have you ever wondered why somehigh-performing individuals
struggle when they're promotedinto leadership roles?
They were great at what theydid, they hit their targets, and

(00:49):
they got things done.
So, why do things suddenly feelharder when you step into
management?
Here's the problem.
What made you successful in yourprevious role, your expertise,
your independence, and yourability to execute won't
necessarily make you a greatleader.
In fact, it might even hold youback.

(01:11):
Why?
Because leadership is adifferent job.
It's not about doing the workanymore, it's about enabling
others to do it well.
That shift is subtle, but it'scritical.
You're no longer measured byyour own output, but you're
measured by the performance,engagement, and output of your

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team.
And that requires new skills,new mindsets, and frankly, a
whole new identity.
Because what got you hereprobably won't get you there.
So here's one simple thing toremember.

(01:54):
To succeed as a team leader, youhave to stop being the hero and
start becoming the guide.
That's a different mindset, adifferent skill set, and a
different way of measuring yoursuccess.
Are you ready for that shift?
If so, you might want to explorethis further.

(02:15):
Our team leader essentials andaccelerating performance
programs are designed to helpleaders just like you bring out
the best in yourself and othersand navigate the challenges of
management.
Check out the link in the shownotes.
And that's another one simplething.

(02:41):
Thanks for tuning in.
Remember, small steps can leadto big changes.
Test out this one simple thingand notice how it transforms
your day.
Let me know how you get on.
Reach out on LinkedIn andconnect with me.
Mention the podcast.

(03:05):
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In our next episode of OneSimple Thing, we'll explore

(03:25):
another easy way to be a greatleader by bringing out the best
in yourself and those aroundyou.
And in between, you can checkout one of my longer
conversations with leadingpeople about, yes, you've
guessed it, leading people.
So until then, keep exploringand stay curious.