Congratulations. You got the promotion. The title changed. The compensation went up. Maybe you got a new team, a bigger scope, or a seat at a different table. Most people think the hard part is over. It's not. It's just starting. Here's what usually happens: People spend months (sometimes years) positioning themselves for a promotion. They work extra hours. They take on stretch projects. They manage up. They do everything right. Then they get the promotion — and promptly take
