04/23/2024

Radical Career Ttransitions

The six success factors leaders should know

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking at a conference of more than 500 military officers and senior enlisted women who are in various stages of their career transitions. These women are leaders at a crossroads, many of them contemplating moving from a prescribed mission-driven leadership environment to a role in the corporate world. The anticipated shift in expectations, culture, climate and responsibilities for many participants couldn’t be starker when compared to military leadership, so taking a sober-eyed look at what it will take to transition successfully is forefront in their minds. 

While we focused our discussion on how to align their passions with a work role best, the challenges these women face are not unlike the challenges confronting any leader who moves into a new environment that’s significantly different from their usual milieu.

If you are in a similar situation, understanding and focusing on the following success factors will improve the likelihood that you’ll lead well in a new environment.

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