At lunch recently, Jennifer, an up-and-coming business leader, asked about a challenge she was facing. Last winter she had been reporting directly to the CEO while the role of her direct manager had been vacant. She had valued the opportunity to be part of the conversations at the top of the house, and she had made a very good impression on the CEO and others on the senior leadership team. However, a few months ago David had been hired from outside to fill the role above her, and now she was no longer invited to the most senior-level meetings. As an ambitious and talented business leader, she felt a little frustrated. How could she continue to build her reputation and have impact on the direction of the business?

In a company where most of the senior team had worked there for decades, David was a newcomer. An intelligent and experienced senior business leader, he had been hired for his ability to bring change to the organization. His communication style was pleasant but reserved, which made it difficult for Jennifer to gauge his assessment of her or his expectations. She wondered whether her rise in the company would be derailed because she did not know how to read him. Continue reading →

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