Harvard Business Review addressed on April 22 the challenges professionals face when moving from individual contributor roles to leadership positions. The discussion revisits a 2019 Women at Work interview with leadership development experts Amy Jen Su and Muriel M. Wilkins, who co-wrote the book Own the Room, and highlights Wilkins’s new book, Leadership Unblocked.
The topic is relevant as many employees are expected to take on leadership responsibilities in environments that are constantly changing. The shift requires effective relationship management and clear communication within teams, especially as more workplaces adopt remote or hybrid models.
Key questions explored include how individuals can successfully change their role within a team, what conversations can help facilitate this transformation, and whether remote work adds complexity to becoming a leader. The episode emphasizes personal growth, business communication skills, and managing oneself during periods of professional change.
Listeners are encouraged to explore further by listening to the original Women at Work episode titled “Becoming a Leader When Everything Is Shifting” and by accessing additional resources such as articles, case studies, and podcasts available through Harvard Business Review.
