13/08/2026
So you want to be a leader huh?
Every high performer I know think they’re ready for the promotion because they they’re “already doing the job”.
Here are three additional jobs that come with leadership most people are not prepared for.
1. Therapist: the mental health of your team Mon-Fri 9-5 is now in your hands. I know you know what I’m talking about.
How many toxic managers have you had that made your work unbearable or maybe even had you quit? Case in point.
2. Diplomat: You chose corporate, not politics. Newsflash: the higher you go the more of a diplomat you’ll have to be. Delivering your message just in the right way, storytelling, navigating the power dynamics with ease ♟️
3. Time Management Extraordinaire: You’ll be in meetings 80% of the time. And work still has to be done… And remember that you’re also a therapist and diplomat now.
But hey you got the raise and now you’re shaping strategy, culture and an organization. Yay!
Just remember what actually comes with the job. Not just the pay and title.
What other additional jobs would you add to the list? Let me know in the comments!
