When an event is far away, we think abstractly about what we need to do. But the time for concrete action can arrive sooner than we expect
Navio Kwok, PhD, is a leadership adviser, specializing in organizational psychology, at leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates . Anuradha Chawla, PhD, is an executive director at Russell Reynolds Associates , who specializes in complex succession planning and development for private capital and family office firms.on our jobs, often get pushed to the backburner.
The shock, dismay or anger that comes from unexpected job impacts can close you off to new career paths. Critically, you might prematurely dismiss “unrealistic” opportunities that themselves aren’t the right fit but could be springboards that eventually help you land on your feet. And, your transition into a new identity requires social validation to feel legitimate. You may need to surround yourself with new people who don’t reinforce an image that you are trying to let go.If we’re lucky, this article might inspire you to start preparing over the next few days. However, that initial motivation will likely dwindle – it is an important but non-urgent task, after all.
One way to keep yourself accountable is to share your plan with someone you respect who is at arm’s length. Most people share goals with family and friends, but it’s difficult to see them beyond their identity as loved ones, making us less receptive to their feedback.
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