Thank you for adding to the tips with your insights, Debra. Each of the qualities you mentioned are important to manage such situations. We cannot control the conduct of others but we can make a difference, especially to the newly promoted colleague by showing solidarity and professionalism.

Thank you Lisa.

I’m sure the young woman would still be remembering you and the other team members who helped her grow into the position with gratitude and fondness.

I was in a similar situation when I took over as the CFO of AIG’s non-Life business and the other departmental heads were supportive because they knew that their work ultimately led into mine. These were insurance veterans at least 10 years older than me and the lessons in teamwork impacted me enough to want to follow that model later in my career. Their teams followed their direction and helped lessen my learning curve.

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and adding to the conversation, Cindy.

Thanks Heather!

Thank you Kelley for adding your insights to the conversation. I appreciate you!

That is wonderful, Laura. Adapting to situations where something we wanted went to another capable person can be painful. How we react and respond says a lot about us and the level of our Emotional Intelligence.