The Promotion No One Prepares You For

What happens when you finally get the promotion you’ve been chasing, only to realize nobody actually prepared you to lead? In this episode, hosts Tracey and Christy break down the raw, unpolished reality of moving from a frontline worker to a supervisor. Tracy opens up about his own trial-by-fire experience shifting from a records clerk to an acting manager, discovering firsthand why being a great technician doesn't automatically make you a great leader. We dive deep into: • The Rookie Mistakes: Why relying solely on your tenure or "hometown kid" status will tank your interview performance. • The Dynamic Shift: The awkward reality of going from a peer to a boss, overcoming manipulation, and setting professional boundaries with former coworkers. • The Blueprint for Promotion: How to proactively study leadership before a position opens, analyze organizational power dynamics, and build your own professional resilience. Stop waiting for the title to start preparing. Tune in to find out what you don't know you don't know about climbing the ranks.