So you’ve been waiting for years in anticipation of a promotion. Working your hardest to show your team just what you’re made of – and finally, it’s here [Hooray!]. You’ve been promoted – given piles of responsibility and can’t wait to dig in. So why all these crazy nerves? You suddenly go from flying high to questioning your every decision. Well, first of all – you earned this! And, don’t you forget that. All your hard work and late nights at the office has finally paid off. And, secondly – you can and you will do this. It’s simply a matter of resetting your brain and giving yourself the self-confidence boost you need. Take a look below for a few tips on how to take this promotion and run with it.
Congrats! 5 Tips for Owning Your Promotion
1. Skip the self-doubt and remind yourself just how smart you are.
2. Start small: with small-scale decisions and projects.
3. Don’t worry about being nice, focus on being respectful and getting the team on board.
4. Be direct.
5. Focus on the now and save the big picture until you’re feeling more comfortable.
You think you can put these tips into action? Go get ‘em!
