Every senior executive would love to have an Allan Taylor on his or her team. And that was the nub of Allan’s problem. For a number of years, Allan has reported to a highly visionary manager, and they made a great team. Allan has ensured consistent execution of his boss’s strategic initiatives — and is quickly falling into what I call the “first lieutenant syndrome.”
Don’t Get Stuck as Someone Else’s Second-in-Command
To show you can be more than a great Number Two, show off your strategic chops.
December 17, 2012