The Shift Most New Leaders Never Make
2026-08-04
There's a moment after every promotion where you have a decision to make, even if you don't realize you're making it. Keep leading the way that got you here, or figure out what this new role actually needs from you. Most leaders default to the first one without noticing.
That default is a negotiation problem, not a personality trait. The way you show up sets the pattern for how everyone around you responds, and if you don't reset it, neither will they.
That's the shift most new leaders skip, and it's not automatic just because your title changed.
In this episode, I'll cover:
Say the shift out loud, to your team and to yourself
Ask more questions instead of jumping straight to answers
Anticipate what your boss needs before they have to ask
That default is a negotiation problem, not a personality trait. The way you show up sets the pattern for how everyone around you responds, and if you don't reset it, neither will they.
That's the shift most new leaders skip, and it's not automatic just because your title changed.
In this episode, I'll cover:
Say the shift out loud, to your team and to yourself
Ask more questions instead of jumping straight to answers
Anticipate what your boss needs before they have to ask
🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
_____________________
Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
_____________________
Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
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