
From Colleague to Boss: How to Transition Successfully as an Internally Promoted Executive
Being promoted internally to the C-suite is both common and challenging. According to research, 83% of new CEOs are promoted from within their organizations. Yet, despite the advantage of knowing the company, 70% of leaders making such a move describe the transition as almost as difficult as joining a new employer, and sometimes even harder.
The reason is simple: yesterday’s peers are today’s subordinates. The dynamic shifts instantly, raising questions of authority, fairness and credibility. Study shows that 46% of leadership transitions fail or disappoint within two years, often due to poor relationship management, unclear communication or mishandling the predecessor’s departure. Read more








