Judy Knight's Linkedin Analytics

Did you know executives can get fired too? And not only them, but the people who put them there? Unfortunately, it's more frequent than you imagine: 50% to 70% of executives fail within 18 months of taking on a role, regardless of whether they were an external hire or promoted from within. - Forbes When John came to me, his external facade of confidence was crumbling. He was over the edge, and anxiety didn't let him sleep at night. He feared being fired, and that tension didn't let him perform his job well. It was a downward spiral. "I used to be good at my job. Not good. The best.” “When HR offered me a promotion, I accepted immediately. How couldn't I? New office, team, and more money, which very soon meant a nice car, a bigger house, better school for the kids, happier wife... Everything felt good. Life was good. But I didn't know the job would be so difficult. I can't do what I was good at anymore, because I have to manage people. Part of my team thinks I’m too young, others want my job and, well, I wouldn't call it sabotaging, but let's say they don’t make my life any easier. I was always a bit messy with organizing, and now I have to do this for a bunch of people who don't see me as a leader. I think I can do much better, but knowing they doubt me makes me nervous. I call the meeting room 'Alaska', because of how cold they are to me now. Even Tim, who got me the job, pressures me because he gave me the chance– and now he's the joke of HR. What if he loses his job because of me? How will I face my family? How can I lose this chance? How can I be such a failure? I miss my old job. They didn't pay as much, but at least I was good at it, I was respected, and I didn't have a bunch of eyes judging me." John's decision to ask for help saved him from being another statistic. It wasn’t because: - He wasn't capable. - He wasn't ready to be a leader. - He was too young. He needed to learn how to lead with confidence. We believe leading is straightforward. We all remember bossing around our friends or siblings. But that's not what organizations ask from us. Employees don't want a burned out boss shouting orders at people. They want a leader who inspires trust and who people would follow to the moon and back. And you can be that person. In only a few months with me you'll be - In love with your job. - Seeing results every day. - A leader that your team loves working with. I’ll help you become an irreplaceable leader in 6 months because you deserve to smile when you wake up in the morning. So do your team and family.